Classic moves

X-door

Perform a basic handstand in a conventional doorway and then move hands and feet to the corners of the door frame, thus creating an X-shape.

1

Stand outside the doorway to a room, as if you have just left it.

X-door step 1

2

Lean forwards and place hands on floor, a shoulder-width apart, approximately 50cm from doorway.

X-door step 2

3

Place one foot onto door frame at waist height.

X-door step 3

4

Transfer weight onto hands and raise second foot onto the other side of the doorframe.

X-door step 4

5

Climb up door frame with feet until upper corners are reached.

X-door step 5

6

Walk hands towards the door frame and when you reach it, place hands into the bottom corners.

X-door step 6

Notes

Don’t start this move too far away from doorway as strain of body weight on arms will sap energy before move is complete.