How do i keep my balance while doing a handstand?

im trying to get into hip hop dancing mostly breaking, but before i do that, i want to get better with balance! im trying to learn the handstand for right now and its hard to keep my balance, what are some tips on keeping balance?


also, what workouts should i do regularly to get me in shape for breaking?|||You learn a lot about yourself and how your body works when learning balancing trick. Eventually you'll soon learn how each part of your body can work together to establish balance.





Here are some tips you'll find helpful:


1.) Straighten out your elbows so that the load is transferred directly to your shoulders


2.) Hands shoulder width apart


3.) Use the balls and heel of your palms to counteract over-balance and under-balance, respectively


4.) Keep your legs somewhat stiff, but relaxed


5.) Practice leaning against a wall first to get a feel of being upside down.


6.) It's better to kick hard such that you over balance, in which case you use the balls of your palm to establish balance.


7.) Do a lot of bodyweight exercises to strengthen shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, etc.


8.) Don't forget to breathe|||Push ups and weight lifting are good for arm strength. You also should do sit ups/crunches for core strength, which is also important.





As for balance in the handstand, start against a wall and go from there. Once you've mastered that, try without it. The key is just to find your center of balance. Once you find it, things should be much better.|||Hold your center in.


Aka,push your stomach in then stick your but out then suck your but in and stand up straight.I know its hard but it helpss!


Trust me I was a ballerina.|||utilize your fingers alot! and make sure you keep your body in line and on top and you'll be set =)|||practice. work out. get stronger core and upper body. you look like a 12 year old girl with those scrawny little arms.|||center is keyy 2 balance...so in other word squeeze ur abbs and butt!!! Haha lift ur ribcage. Good luck|||use your fingers..i swear.. bend and straighten like you are trying to grab something. works like a charm!! :)