This video will show you how to do a no handed cartwheel which is also known as an aerial. This is a difficult skill to get to, especially for men, who tend to have less hip flexibility. But with dedicated training I think just about everybody can do it. The …
Handstand Blood Rush
How do you deal with a handstand blood rush? I’m referring to when blood rushes into your head while doing any handstand movements. This happens because of gravity. In an inversion you’re reversing the flow. While some people suffer more from this effect then others, there are a number of …
Feats of Strength Festivus
There may be more interest in feats of strength from Festivus then from the actual feats of strength performed by oldtime strongmen. In case you have no idea what I’m talking about, this was a fake holiday invented in the sitcom Seinfeld. Feats of Strength Festivus There are a number …
Kettlebell or Dumbbell?
Which one should you use, a kettlebell or dumbbell? IT DEPENDS! Each tool has it’s uses. There is a very popular article on this subject on the internet which knocks kettlebells hard, saying a dumbbell is superior for everything. Here is his comparison chart. Kettlebell Dumbbell Fixed weight; Expensive adjustable …
One Arm Handstand Pushup?
We continue the stories from Jonathan today. This story is about a true one arm handstand pushup! The other story is from an other friend of mine, who’s Chinese and who’s dream is to be a performer, either an acrobat, or a singer. Today, she was back from China, where …
Guest Post at Ferocious Strength
I recently wrote an article about Making Training Your Own over at Matti’s site Ferocious Strength. Check it out.
Correct Way to do a Pushup
Here is a video about the correct way to do a pushup. Overall it’s pretty good, but I would a couple things. This is why you can’t just rely on Youtube University. You can tell from her shoulders that she can definitely crank out a few pushups herself. I wouldn’t …
Handstand Record Time
This is a message I received from a professional acrobat named Jonathan Ferland-Valois I got awhile back. I intended to post it but then left it as a draft for too long. I’m frequently asked what is the handstand record time. There is no definite answer but this guy could …
Building Your Own Workouts
The following is a guest article by my friend Ben Bergman that discusses different ways to go about building your own workouts, with a specific emphasis on how he does it himself, like with animal movements. Many people want to find the best program that’s out there, they want follow …
Handstand Blocks for Sale
As far as I know this is the only site that has handstand blocks for sale. Let me tell you about how these came about. A couple years after starting this site, an older hand balancer was enjoying it and sent me a pair of stands as a gift. I …
How to do a Cartwheel Step by Step
The video below and the accompanying steps will show you how to do a cartwheel step by step. The cartwheel is one of the most basic and foundational tumbling or gymnastic moves. It’s a move everyone should be able to do with just a little amount of practice. How to …
Broken Arm Kettlebell Snatch
There is a man that has has suffered from a broken arm from a kettlebell snatch. If you google it you’ll see a few reports about it, all from the same guy (who unfortunately shares a name with me.) I do not actually know this person. Apparently he is from …
Hill Sprints on Treadmill
Is it a good idea to do hill sprints on a treadmill? Here we will be talking about the pros and cons of this. First of all I will say I’m in favor of natural running over the treadmill anytime. I’ve seen reports stating that the treadmill does not mimic …
How to do a Handstand Against the Wall
In this article I’ll be showing you the most beginner stage of hand balancing, that is how to do a handstand against the wall. While most of this site is devoted to getting out in the open for freestanding handstands, there are many people that can’t yet do this simple …
Kettlebell Exercises for Back
This article will show you a number of kettlebell exercises for back development. First of all, I must say I don’t really think in terms of body parts when it comes to working out. The truth is most of these exercises work much more, like the legs and arms, along …