Belly to the Ground

How To

This drill will help you find a straight handstand line in a position that is not weight bearing.

Do not get confused… this is NOT a resting pose. Your body should be tight and active. Squeeze in everything you have.

Hands are reaching out and pressing against the ground. Arms are externally rotated. Ribs are moving away from the ground.

Belly button is trying to touch the spine. Hips are very close to the ground but not touching it. Legs are squeezing together and feet are pressed against the ground.

We are looking to have our hands, forearms and feet on the ground and everything else off but very close to the ground.

Tips

Engage your muscles

Keep your body tight and active throughout the exercise, squeezing your muscles for stability and control.

Press into the ground

Reach out with your hands and press firmly against the ground, maintaining external rotation in your arms.

Keep ribs lifted

Focus on lifting your ribs away from the ground to engage your core and maintain proper alignment.

Activate your core

Draw your belly button towards your spine to engage your core muscles and stabilize your body.

Maintain hip position

Keep your hips close to the ground without touching it, ensuring proper alignment and engagement of the muscles.

Squeeze your legs together

Keep your legs pressed together and feet on the ground to help with stability and alignment.

Breathe

Maintain steady, deep breaths throughout the exercise to ensure proper oxygen flow to your muscles and help with overall stability.