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Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar

Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar is an intermediate-level uneven bars drill that works on low cast angle, shoulder angle, pike in body and bent arms. Practice casting to handstand from front support to improve bar technique.

Quick facts

Event
Uneven Bars
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
low bar, mat
Time per round
about 3 minutes
Muscles
Shoulders, Core, Triceps, Upper Back, Forearms

How to do Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar

  1. Front Support Position

    Jump to front support on the low bar. Arms straight, body in a hollow position with slight lean over the bar.

    Cues: Arms locked · Hollow body · Lean forward slightly

  2. Cast to Horizontal

    Cast hips away from the bar to horizontal. Focus on pushing down on the bar and keeping arms straight.

    Cues: Push down on bar · Straight arms · Hips to horizontal

  3. Cast to Handstand

    Cast all the way to handstand. Open shoulders fully at the top. Hold for 1-2 seconds before returning.

    Cues: Open shoulders · Full extension · Hold at top

  4. Controlled Return

    Return to front support with control. Avoid crashing into the bar — maintain tension throughout.

    Cues: Controlled descent · Don't crash · Stay tight

  5. Repeat Series

    Perform 10 repetitions. Rest between reps as needed but maintain quality over quantity.

    Cues: 10 reps total · Quality over quantity · Rest as needed

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

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Video

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Common questions

What does Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar help with?
Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar targets low cast angle, shoulder angle, pike in body and bent arms. Practice casting to handstand from front support to improve bar technique.
What level is Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar for?
Stickd rates Cast Handstand Drills on Low Bar as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Cast Handstand (typically Level 5-6), Clear Hip (typically Level 6-7), Giant (typically Level 7-8), Bar Pirouette (typically Level 7-8) and Stalder Circle (typically Level 7-8).

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