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Beam Handstand Progressions

Beam Handstand Progressions is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and bent arms. Progressive drills for achieving and holding a handstand on balance beam — from floor line to low beam to high beam.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat, coach spot
Time per round
about 2 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Core, Triceps, Upper Back, Forearms, Hip Flexors

How to do Beam Handstand Progressions

  1. Handstand on Floor Line

    Practice kicking to handstand on a tape line on the floor. Both hands on the line, hold 3 seconds.

    Cues: Hands on the line · Straight body · Hold 3 seconds

  2. Handstand on Low Beam

    Kick to handstand on low beam with coach spot. Focus on hand placement and balance.

    Cues: Hands grip beam sides · Tight core · Coach spots hips

  3. Handstand on High Beam

    Handstand on regulation beam with spot. Hold for 2 seconds before stepping down controlled.

    Cues: Control the kick-up · Hold 2 seconds · Step down with control

Practice this drill under a qualified coach, especially for inversions and flight.

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Skill Progressions #21: Beam Handstands” by GymTactics, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Handstand Progressions help with?
Beam Handstand Progressions targets body alignment, balance check, shoulder angle and bent arms. Progressive drills for achieving and holding a handstand on balance beam — from floor line to low beam to high beam.
What level is Beam Handstand Progressions for?
Stickd rates Beam Handstand Progressions as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Handstand (typically Level 3-4) and Beam Cartwheel (typically Level 3-4).

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