I'm 73 years old & I can walk on my hands reasonable well - - not perfect !!! I began training in December of last year by 1) building my shoulder & arm muscles by doing vertical push ups against a wall. After that 2) I practiced falling over on a rubber mat without injuring myself. Finally 3) I just started kicking up into a handstand and attempting to find my balance point. That was the most difficult part. It took me 5 - 6 days before I could "walk" 20 feet. So that is my advice 1) strength, 2) learning how to "fall" without injury & 3) finding the balance point. This was much easier than learning how to unicycle.
I am 72 years old, and I can do up through Level 3. I am meeting resistance with Level 4!!!! I have not been able to take more than 2 steps. Glad to know you got over the hump. I have to get over the mental block and fear of falling. Not there yet, but will keep after it! I was glad to see your post about being successful from someone in my same age bracket.
@@garyleewallen I practiced on rubber mats that I purchased at Harbor Freight that I used for other purposes and I practiced on my yard. Both will absorb considerable shock if you do fall over. Never practice on a hard surface.
Without knowing it, I've been stuck at level 4/5 for MONTHS! I'm strong enough but just cant get comfortable with the feeling of tipping forward off the wall and on the open forward. Sometimes I get lucky and can do about 5 feet, but its very very rare. I'll definitely be sweet talking someone to help me with the braced PVC drill! Thank you for breaking down the progressions very simply!
The videos and demos were fantastic…I’m a Masters Athlete who is stuck on Level 3. When I’m feeling “it” some days I try to HSW which is basically me donkey kicking up stumbling forward a few quick steps and falling over… Obviously not safe or effective!!! I’m looking forward to trying this progression and fingers crossed I see results. Thanks for sharing… In Health T. Johnson
Brilliant video 👏🏻 Thank you so much for posting 🙏🏻🙏🏻 May I please ask for strengthening exercises if one cannot remove one hand off the floor when doing a handstand against the wall? Thank you very much 🤩😃
I’m at level 4. I didn’t know I was level 4 till today. I was trying the “kick up and start walking while trying not to die” method... but level 4 is much better. I got a couple of steps!! Thank you!!! As always you guys are awesome. Like/subscribe/bell/share
I really need to dial in this skill for the WODs. I'm currently kicking up, getting a few feet as fast as possible and coming down. I'm going to add this into my daily warm-ups starting from level 1 just to make sure I correct any errors so I can put my best foot (or hand, haha!) forward! Great video, thank you for the help, you also helped me determine what pull-up grips I want to get. You have yourself a new subscriber!
I am firmly at level 0! This is my target for this year,, to handstand walk by November 2022. Last year was 4*4*48. Got to keep giving yourself a target….push past comfort 😂
This is great! I can do the wall walks and I can do the shoulder taps but I tried to skip straight to free standing HSW. I had a spotter the other day and that was helpful but I want to try the step where you walk away from the wall! I think that will be super helpful! Thanks for the video
Stage 3 but always kick into the wall. I love this and excited about trying it. Especially with the kiddos because they catch on way faster than I do. I am a master athlete - 51 and would love anything you can share
This is a great video...but you didn't address the "nose-to-wall" then falling over landing flat on my back and torquing my neck and head part. You also didn't address whether (I) need to be able to hold a freestanding handstand hold before/to be able to start trying to handstand walk. (I can't) I am the only person that crashes over on my back? I have pre-existing neck and back problems, so I'm particularly not excited about this! Also, I'm sure that if I was a tween this would be no big deal...but I am 61f! PS: Handstand hold (1+minute), strict HSPUs, and regulation wallwalks, against wall I can do. Thank you!
I’ve been trying hard to make progress by doing eccentrics and walking around with my feet on a box but when it comes to picking my hands up in the handstand hold position-I can’t!! I’m stuck! I can rock slightly but that’s about it! How do I move forward from this point?
Yeah it is more challenging on less stable/flat surfaces! Just gotta keep practicing! All depends if you NEED to be able to walk on surfaces other than gym floor though...
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I almost broke my back because of this
I'm 73 years old & I can walk on my hands reasonable well - - not perfect !!! I began training in December of last year by 1) building my shoulder & arm muscles by doing vertical push ups against a wall. After that 2) I practiced falling over on a rubber mat without injuring myself. Finally 3) I just started kicking up into a handstand and attempting to find my balance point. That was the most difficult part. It took me 5 - 6 days before I could "walk" 20 feet. So that is my advice 1) strength, 2) learning how to "fall" without injury & 3) finding the balance point. This was much easier than learning how to unicycle.
I am 72 years old, and I can do up through Level 3. I am meeting resistance with Level 4!!!! I have not been able to take more than 2 steps. Glad to know you got over the hump. I have to get over the mental block and fear of falling. Not there yet, but will keep after it! I was glad to see your post about being successful from someone in my same age bracket.
@@garyleewallen I practiced on rubber mats that I purchased at Harbor Freight that I used for other purposes and I practiced on my yard. Both will absorb considerable shock if you do fall over. Never practice on a hard surface.
What age did you learn it ?
5-6 days?!! I’d be happy with 5-6 months, but expecting years!
Very inspiring, glad to hear you keep your body strong and healthy
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2nd Step 2:52
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My man
The real MVP comment thank you 👍
Without knowing it, I've been stuck at level 4/5 for MONTHS! I'm strong enough but just cant get comfortable with the feeling of tipping forward off the wall and on the open forward. Sometimes I get lucky and can do about 5 feet, but its very very rare. I'll definitely be sweet talking someone to help me with the braced PVC drill! Thank you for breaking down the progressions very simply!
Same here with wheeling a bicycle
The videos and demos were fantastic…I’m a Masters Athlete who is stuck on Level 3. When I’m feeling “it” some days I try to HSW which is basically me donkey kicking up stumbling forward a few quick steps and falling over… Obviously not safe or effective!!! I’m looking forward to trying this progression and fingers crossed I see results. Thanks for sharing… In Health
T. Johnson
This is awesome!!!! I can’t wait to practice this!!!!
This is my #1 skill I want to get this next year. So frustrating. I have been super inconsistent. Your demo model looking alright 😍
Yeah, we realize that Shona does better demo-ing than I do.... ;)
@@WODprep haha 😂
Brilliant video 👏🏻 Thank you so much for posting 🙏🏻🙏🏻 May I please ask for strengthening exercises if one cannot remove one hand off the floor when doing a handstand against the wall? Thank you very much 🤩😃
I subscribed because of Alfred
I thought for sure you were going to say HSPU we’re going to be the prerequisite here, but this makes more sense.
I’m at level 4. I didn’t know I was level 4 till today. I was trying the “kick up and start walking while trying not to die” method... but level 4 is much better. I got a couple of steps!! Thank you!!!
As always you guys are awesome.
Like/subscribe/bell/share
You're welcome! Any way that I can take "trying not to die" out of learning a movement is a win ;)
Oh man! I took some great take-aways from your video. You best believe I subscribed brother. That by far is the best way to support a handstand walk.
Great video. I think I am ready for Level 5. Thanks!
I have to be honest. Alfred was in the right place at the right time! I had to hit that subscribe!
haha! How could you not?? Appreciate it
Love your explanations. It really helps a lot. Thank you!
I'm at level 3. Level 4 gives a great option for practicing on my own.
This is actually a helpful tutorial. Interesting how you teach the gymnastics version (also preferred version I would day). Ben are you an ex gymnast?
great levels and explanations! I will follow this tutorial and share it with you
Very helpful, really appreciate the Level 5 progression...have had the "arm spot" experience. My rotator cuff doesn't like arm spots anymore!
The PVC pipe trick will really help!
I really need to dial in this skill for the WODs. I'm currently kicking up, getting a few feet as fast as possible and coming down. I'm going to add this into my daily warm-ups starting from level 1 just to make sure I correct any errors so I can put my best foot (or hand, haha!) forward! Great video, thank you for the help, you also helped me determine what pull-up grips I want to get. You have yourself a new subscriber!
So practical you are a gem.
Thank you!
Love this! I’m at Level 1-2 and working on my Handstand Walk! I love these drills and I appreciate you guys sharing.
Very underrated channel
I am firmly at level 0! This is my target for this year,, to handstand walk by November 2022. Last year was 4*4*48. Got to keep giving yourself a target….push past comfort 😂
You got this!
Update? 👀
sooo helpful, thank you!
Where can I find an index or comprehensive list of skills and priorities on your channel? How much do walks contribute to strength?
This is great! I can do the wall walks and I can do the shoulder taps but I tried to skip straight to free standing HSW. I had a spotter the other day and that was helpful but I want to try the step where you walk away from the wall! I think that will be super helpful! Thanks for the video
the best channel!
awww thank you!
I’m at level 4 but I’m going to keep working on level 3 to make my taps smoother
Well i tried level one , certainly couldn't get that close to the wall , my hands were about 12" away . But its a start . So i shall perceive
finna implement this
Great Stuff!! Going to start doing this !!
Great content 👍🏻
How long does it take from level one to a decent hand walk for a beginner like me. I can do like 10 pull ups and around 45 push-ups
Stage 3 but always kick into the wall. I love this and excited about trying it. Especially with the kiddos because they catch on way faster than I do.
I am a master athlete - 51 and would love anything you can share
I'm on level four can you do more please
Love this! I work at this skill!Thank you!
I requested the free training but didn't get it. Overall great vídeos.
Nicely done. That's one of my goals for the coming year. Thanks for the info.
2020 HSW here you come Marvin!
Love this !!! Thank you :)
This is a great video...but you didn't address the "nose-to-wall" then falling over landing flat on my back and torquing my neck and head part. You also didn't address whether (I) need to be able to hold a freestanding handstand hold before/to be able to start trying to handstand walk. (I can't) I am the only person that crashes over on my back? I have pre-existing neck and back problems, so I'm particularly not excited about this! Also, I'm sure that if I was a tween this would be no big deal...but I am 61f! PS: Handstand hold (1+minute), strict HSPUs, and regulation wallwalks, against wall I can do. Thank you!
Awesome spot on advise as always Thankyou
You're welcome!
Can you do one on pushups, if you haven’t already??
Great suggestion!
I’ve been trying hard to make progress by doing eccentrics and walking around with my feet on a box but when it comes to picking my hands up in the handstand hold position-I can’t!! I’m stuck! I can rock slightly but that’s about it! How do I move forward from this point?
Practice the nose-to-wall "hand lifts".
I’m at Level 5, and how do I proceed from here?
Do some portions of the video seem like they're at 1.5x speed?
level 4
I love handstand but I can't figure out how to do the handstand walk
Hi Alfred
PVC pipe assistance is great idea!
Let me know if you try it!
4\5
I kinda worked
Wow. I am just stuck at Level 4 at the moment. I will kick out, but I will fall! I can't control it. 😭😭😭
Keep practicing, these things take time. Use my free guide too: wodprep.com/handstand-walks/
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The problem in my handstand walk is the ground material, whenever i go smowhere other than the gym all the stability goes away lol
Yeah it is more challenging on less stable/flat surfaces! Just gotta keep practicing! All depends if you NEED to be able to walk on surfaces other than gym floor though...
Nice😅
Lvl 1 is too scary. I might fall over.
It’s also tough to stand in that position for 30s
I want to be able to do this so I won’t look dumb and falling at wrestling practice 😭
My best handstand record is 5.26 seconds.
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I'm 292929292 years old and I can do every single flexible trick
I stuck in level 4
ah shoot. I wanna do that hand stand rock but seeing my goddamn shitty shoulder mobility made me realize I need to be comfortable with mobility.
Ok wait wait wait how do you kick up nose to the wall ?
Wall walk!
@@WODprep thanks !
Handstand walk as a beginner
You got this!
nice hack! i got kicked into my face so hard :D
i can learn handstand walk, right? I can free handstand for 3-4 seconds
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Alfred 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm 8 years old and I'm not on any level I want my brother to help me but he wouldnt
I feel you l feel you
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Hi😂
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I think he like her
So. Cute
It doesn’t work
Hahahaha
You marry you watch this video if you can
Too long😂😂