Optional accessory Workout

Optional Accessory
GYMNASTICS by Erik Niemi

Quality before quantity. Perform movements with RPE 3-4: challenging but doable and repeatable.

Practice getting into headstand for 5 min
-from easiest to hardest: frog stance→ tuck→ straddle→ pike
video

Slow & controlled weight shifts video
-3x10 in front support
-3x10 in handstand (facing wall)

Kick up to handstand video
-10x horizontal, 10x diagonal, 10x vertical (use wall if needed)
-toes pointed & legs straight and together, push fingertips hard into the floor and try to feel the weight shifting on your hands

Max handstand walk in 5 min

Establish a comfortable handstand hold with good form (preferably wall facing handstand)
-record your time!