This program focuses more on body control. The two progression can also be combined for even faster handstand mastery.
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Paul Zaichik – Easy Flexibility – Handstand Mastery
- Many muscles are stretched at the same time.
- One tight muscle fiber will hold everyone back.
- Wider focus is required.
- Great leverage and stamina is needed.
- Pain has to be endured to some extent since the pain reflex is encountered.
- Slow to produce gains.
- High risk of injury.
- Most gains are lost overnight, and plateaus are frequent.
- Mostly static and not functional.
- It is not fun and luckily most people just don’t like this kind of exercise.
Our programs are scientifically based and created by
a world renowned fitness & flexibility expert Paul Zaichik
- A map that will guide you step by step till you reach your goal.
- It will give you the necessary preparation so that you don’t get injured.
- It will adjust to your own particular needs the moment you start training and on the way when you “hit a plateau”, and when you are almost there to give you that extra thrust.
- It will tell you what to do so you keep the progress you obtain on a training session.
- It will develop your flexibility and strength at the same time so the new flexibility range you acquire will be functional and applicable to leg lifts, kicks, jumping splits sort of techniques, dance, gymnastics, yoga, cheerleading, martial arts techniques and so on.
- It will guarantee that you reach your goal safely in a timely manner.
- Isolates muscles actions one by one.
- Takes care of the ones that are tighter first.
- Allows easier focus since you are working on one specific area at a time.
- No pushing or bouncing is necessary, not even a partner.
- Pain is not present at all.
- Results are visible right away since the stretch reflex is avoided.
- Totally safe, since it was designed according to what is natural for the body.
- Gains are permanent and steady.
- It is very enjoyable to do, and feels more like a workout.
- Can be done in dynamic, static, active, relaxed, strength modalities and combinations of all, producing functional flexibility and catering for every type of body.
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Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Each level contains 3 videos:
- Video 1 : An online video containing a follow along routine plus explanations before each exercise. (duration: 41 minutes).
- Video 2: Video without explanations to follow along without interruptions.
- Video 3: Video containing only the explanations for the Zaichik Stretching Techniques for quick reference and review.
- All videos contain subtitles for better understanding of the techniques and to make it easier for those who need help in understanding the spoken language.
- Bonus: Access to Stretch180 app that will help you measure your progress, see how you stack up against the others stretching towards their splits and get motivated to keep going.
- Mobility exercises for each joint, to keep your joints healthy and lubricated.
- Specific warmup exercises to gradually prepare your body for a split.
- Zaichik Stretching Techniques for each muscle involved in a split, so that your flexibility improves right away without pain.
- Extended Length Conditioning exercises, so that you not only become flexible but strong as well.
- Reciprocal Inhibition, plus Movement and Habituation Techniques, for functional flexibility.
In order to master the handstand, strength, control and flexibility pre-requisites must be met first.
A. Flexibility
There are two main areas where range of motion is absolutely a must. One being the wrist and other being the shoulder. The wrist must be able to extend comfortably beyond 90 degrees. At least 20 and ideally 30 degrees past right angle. The shoulder must flex to a complete vertical line with both elbows locked. Having 10-15 degrees extra would be of benefit. In addition having flexibility in the hip flexors also helps. If you are lacking in any of those areas, it’s best to work on them first.
The largest two issues in the strength/control department occur at the core and forearm. Regardless how strong someone’s hands and fingers are, most often them are not used to contracting in full extension. At the same time the straight trunk upside down position places a unique challenge on the trunk. Not only it must be stable, but the stability must be distributed from back to front in a straight line. Depending on the progression used, shoulder and triceps strength can come into play.
- The conditioning section.
- The progression section, which also include extra exercises, if additional help is needed.
- And the serratus activation section.
- The strength progression is developed for people who have strong overhead press. This progression allows to develop the handstand through controlling how low the center of gravity is.
- The flexibility/balance progression works on mastering the handstand for flexible, but less strong people. This program focuses more on body control. The two progression can also be combined for even faster handstand mastery.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 190
- Assessments Yes