Straddle handstand deep flag

Muscles

• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Posterior deltoid
• Upper trapezius
• Levator scapulae

Technique

1. To perform this drill, begin in a stable Straddle handstand .
2. Attempt to keep the shoulders in the same position while pulling down the thigh towards the ribs. The goal is to bring the bottom of the rib cage towards the hips.
3. Go as low as you can, while being able to return to a stable Straddle handstand .
4. Avoid going past the point of no return. Completing small flags for multiple repetitions will build up the strength and mobility required for control in deeper flags.

Risks

1. Rushing into this exercise without control (for example, hand balancers with hypermobility) may lead to injury. Master 10 smaller Straddle handstand flag with good form before attempting deep flags.

Similar Exercises

• Tuck handstand with 5 fingers support
• Straddle handstand with 3 fingers support
• Stacked hands handstand
• Tuck handstand with 4 fingers support
• Handstand with 3 fingers support

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)