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Hollow back issues while in handstand
Hi all,
Just curious if anyone has any advice out there in regards to an issue I’m having.
I have been taking a handstand class at my local circus school so I have been doing hallow back drills and creating the muscle memory. Concept is easy when I’m standing right side up or on the ground doing drills. However, when I actually handstand I have a major arch in my lower back (lower back is quite flexible ). If I think about it, I can usually correct it. However, I can’t seem to keep that position when I kick up so moving away from a wall to an open space is concerning.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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HI! Are you also working on hollow while doing elbow or forearm work? Starting with those can be helpful when it comes time to work on handstands. There are a few lessons here that might help you too! This routine is about 25 mins long and will help with all the “stands” https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/557fb444-6e60-4c80-ab79-67ca0a9aa0eb
Keep going with the drills and focus on correct alignment when inverting and such too, so don’t let the bum stick out. Focusing on contracting the abdominals while in handstand can help to correct an arched back.
You might want to add some more core work too. This would be good, Elbows and Hands Planks https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f9dab1-afa0-409b-a8f7-6e770a9aa0eb Focus on keeping the spine neutral and not letting the low back arch, these are good too The Hover https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55fdc692-ab30-4597-928a-78e00a9aa0eb Because you have a tendency to arch you’ll want to focus on REALLY tucking the butt under in plank.
The first variation in this lesson will help too https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55eb1e24-6e50-44ae-9f06-75f00a9aa0eb
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Thanks Veena!
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