Shoulder Adduction & Face-the-Wall Handstand

Handstand isn't just about throwing your legs in the sky, there are so many components to keep you stable and injury free. In handstand, the shoulders are externally rotated, protracted and adducted. This drill works all these directions of movement. If your shoulders are very broad, or if you feel very limited in your overhead reach, a block may not be appropriate. Practice the drill without the block, but continue to create resistance by activating the arms as if you are squeezing an invisible block.