Gymnastics
Handstand Flat-Back Block Fall
Feel a tall, tight block through the shoulders off the table
10 min
4 x 5 flat-back falls onto stacked mats
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward feel a tall, tight block through the shoulders off the table.
Instructions
- 1Kick to handstand on the table edge with tight body tension.
- 2Fall forward keeping a straight line, blocking through the shoulders.
- 3Land flat on your back on the mats, arms by your ears.
- 4Keep the body tight from takeoff to landing — no piking.
What to focus on
Blocking off the hands while the body stays in one rigid line.
Recommended reps
4 x 5 flat-back falls onto stacked mats
Common mistake
Bending at the hips on the fall instead of blocking tall.