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by oliver
09 Jun 2020, 20:43
Forum: 7 week Vimeo handstand course
Topic: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching
Replies: 6
Views: 38937

Re: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching

Hello Natalie, thanks for the answer! Unfortunately I developed a bit of a pain in my right elbow and I decided to pause for a week or two. It happened although I always took a rest day in between training days. Is it a common thing in practicing handstands or is it just me getting old, and do you h...
by oliver
26 May 2020, 20:56
Forum: 7 week Vimeo handstand course
Topic: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching
Replies: 6
Views: 38937

Re: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching

Hello Natalie, glad to hear that even some professionals are not able to properly squat. Which shouldn't be an excuse, I will still work on it a bit. There seem to be some YouTube channels quite obsessed with and how to do squats. I guess I will stick to your program for now, this is already challen...
by oliver
23 May 2020, 17:22
Forum: 7 week Vimeo handstand course
Topic: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching
Replies: 6
Views: 38937

Re: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching

Hello Natalie, thanks for your reply. I'm already in episode 2, but I will keep the exercise in my training routine. I tried it with a box in front of me, but the problem still persist. Leaning forward works better, but also lifts slightly my heels. I think my ankles are a bit tight, I can't bend my...
by oliver
12 May 2020, 21:43
Forum: 7 week Vimeo handstand course
Topic: Episode 1 - Leg Stretching
Replies: 6
Views: 38937

Episode 1 - Leg Stretching

Hello Natalie,

thanks for the possibility to ask questions!

In minute 14/15 of the video you are going into a squat position with heels down. When I do the same, I lose my balance and fall back. Is there a way to improve on this or can I just lift my heels to hold the balance?

Best,
Oliver