Handstand, headstand and strength
Ready when: Forward roll with support (b4) done; arm strength built.
What the coach teaches
Arm strength and body tension first (support positions, wheelbarrow walks), then the handstand with spotters: hands shoulder-width, arms straight, body in line; the headstand only at a club, with a spotter.
At home, safe only
Arm and core strength via the workonfitness.com link; no inverted work without a coach.
Ask the club
How readiness is tested; physical preparation is not rushed ahead of skill.
What you can see from the side
Shoulders, hips and ankles in a line.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The coach marks a 3-second handstand with a spotter.
Stop and get a coach when
Wrist, shoulder or neck pain.
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