Hold vertical
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Candlestick

The body vertical on the shoulders and neck, hands supporting the hips, toes reaching to the ceiling. Tension in a line and pelvic control, also handstand prep.

Level
Basic
Equipment
No equipment
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
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Technique

  1. From lying lift the legs and hips, support the hips with the hands, elbows on the floor.
  2. Body vertical, glutes tight, toes to the ceiling.
  3. Weight on the shoulders, not the neck. Breathe.

Common mistakes

  • Hips behind the shoulders instead of above them.
  • Bent knees.
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Candlestick

No equipment time

Same muscles