Workout Description
Handstand hold for maximum time
Why This Workout Is Hard
Skill. Tests static handstand hold capacity.
Benchmark Times for Handstand Hold: Max Time
- Elite: >1:15
- Advanced: 0:45-1:00
- Intermediate: 0:23-0:30
- Beginner: <0:04
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Flexibility (8/10): Good wrist and shoulder flexibility is beneficial for achieving and holding a stable handstand position.
- Stamina (7/10): Tests shoulder, arm, and core muscular endurance to maintain an inverted static position.
- Strength (6/10): Requires significant relative upper body and core strength to support bodyweight in a handstand.
- Endurance (1/10): Minimal cardiovascular demand; primarily an isometric strength and balance test.
- Power (1/10): Not a power-focused WOD; emphasizes static control and stability.
- Speed (1/10): Not applicable; the goal is maximum hold time, not movement speed.
Modality Profile
A pure gymnastics isometric hold.
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