Handstand Walk
Technique guide
Set-up
- Start in a clear space with a soft floor, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Kick up into a handstand with your body straight.
How to do it
- Let your body lean slightly forward, then take a small step with one hand.
- Step the other hand forward to keep your balance.
- Keep taking small steps, and come down by stepping or cartwheeling out.
Coaching cues
- Small hand steps keep you balanced.
- Push tall through your shoulders.
Common mistakes
- Taking big steps that make you fall forward.
- Letting the legs bend and the hips pike.
Safety
- Learn to cartwheel out of a handstand safely before you try walking, and keep the area around you clear.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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