The Little Handbalancing Book

Download or read book The Little Handbalancing Book written by Nicolo Kehrwald and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicolo Kehrwald, a professional circus artist, introduces you to the world of handbalancing. With insightful descriptions, beautiful color photographs, and unique drills, this book is the first of its kind. Whether you are hoping to learn to balance a handstand, or want to explore shapes in the one-arm handstand, this book will help you do it. Kehrwald has trained with the masters of handbalancing, including Yury Bozyan in Canada, Claude Victoria in France, and Bileg Batmonkh and Tumurbaatar Bud in Mongolia. Now, he shares the secrets of handbalancing with you. In The Little Handbalancing Book,you will learn The basics of handbalancing, including proper alignment and methods for training the straight handstand, techniques for successfully balancing inverted, instruction on foundational positions such as the tuck, the straddle, the crocodile, and the L-sit; Intermediate and advanced techniques, including pressing up to handstand, flag positions, planche, hollow-back, one-arm handstands, and more; Training programs to help develop your skill; Maintenance exercises, including stretching, warming up, conditioning, and cross-training; and Advice on how to train successfully over the long term, both in terms of physical achievement and emotional/mental health and enjoyment. Kehrwald explains each new move in simple terms and includes full color photographs to help you perfect your form. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn a new skill or an expert pushing to the next level, Kehrwald's book will help you train, learn, and grow.