Classic moves

Armchair Handstand

Perform a handstand with hands on each arm of the chair and feet on the wall behind the chair.

1

Find a suitable armchair with its back to a wall and stand in front of it, with your back to the chair.

Armchair Handstand step 1

2

Carefully stand on the chair and bend forward, placing a hand on each armrest.

Armchair Handstand step 2

3

Lift one foot onto the top edge of the headrest area.

Armchair Handstand step 3

4

Shifting your body weight forwards onto your hands, carefully raise your second foot alongside the first.

Armchair Handstand step 4

5

Move both feet up onto the wall behind and then fully extend one leg upwards.

Armchair Handstand step 5

6

Fully extend the other leg and make sure that your body is straight and fully extended.

Armchair Handstand step 6

Notes

Always have a spotting partner on stand-by to hold the chair down, if needed to ensure safety of House Gymnast. To maintain a straight back and avoid injury, keep your stomach muscles tensed.