The handstand on parallel bars is an “A” difficulty skill. It’s a common connection skill in most optional routines. It also exists in the level 5 routine as a bonus. In order to perform the skill on the bars, the bar’s width should be fixed at the proper distance (usually at the width of the gymnast’s shoulders). A handstand involves holding a tight body position in an inverted vertical position, balancing on one’s hands. The most basic form of a handstand involves the arms and legs being completely straight. The feet should remain together. This makes balancing easier. During the handstand, the glutei and back should be tight, and the head should be in a neutral position, with the eyes watching the hands. It’s very important not to watch the hands with the head back, as this can lead to arching through the entire back. The shoulder angle should be completely straight, and the body should be stretched. As the handstand improves, more difficult modifications of the skill can be performed.
A handstand involves holding a tight body position in an inverted vertical position, balancing on one’s hands. The most basic form of a handstand involves the arms and legs being completely straight. The feet should remain together, while the hands should be roughly shoulder width apart. This makes balancing easiest when remaining in a stationary position (no walking). During the handstand, the butt and core should be tight, and the head should be in a neutral position, with the eyes watching the hands. It’s very important not to watch the hands with the head back, as this can lead to arching through the entire back. The shoulder angle should be completely straight, and the body should be stretched. As the handstand improves, more difficult modifications of the skill can be performed.
The handstand on parallettes is a popular drill and station during parallel bar practices. Because the height of the bars is low, the gymnast can focus on the technical execution, and exclude the discomfort of the parallel bar height.
The spotter assists the gymnast to hold longer and fixes the proper position of the body during the handstand.
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