Press Handstand Progressions - Pike & Straddle Presses

Learn press handstand progressions with drills that focus on pike and straddle presses, compression, wall and mat assistance, strength development, body control, and common mistakes. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:18 Handstand Down to Prone Support 0:44 Straddle Press Handstand 1:52 Straddle Press Against the Wall 2:25 Straddle Press Folded-Mat Drill 2:45 Straddle Press Mat Progression 3:41 Straddle Press with Ankle Weights 4:06 Feet-Together to Straddle Press 4:31 Pike Press 5:12 Pike Press – Lack of Compression 5:47 Common Straddle Press Mistakes 6:38 Straddle Press Starting with Legs Open Key areas covered include: • Pike and straddle press technique • Compression and shoulder strength • Wall and mat-assisted progressions • Weighted press-handstand drills • Common mistakes and corrections • Building control from the floor to handstand More gymnastics training, drills, and skill progressions at BackHandspring.com ⚠️ SAFETY WARNING: Gymnastics skills, drills, spotting, and instructional techniques involve a significant risk of serious injury. This video is provided for educational and informational purposes only. All gymnastics skills, drills, spotting methods, and coaching techniques should be taught and performed only under the direct supervision of qualified, trained professionals in a properly equipped gymnastics facility. Do not attempt these activities on your own or without appropriate instruction, supervision, equipment, and safety precautions. © 2026 Back Handspring Academy. All Rights Reserved. #Gymnastics #PressHandstand #StraddlePress #PikePress #Handstand #GymnasticsTraining #BackHandspringAcademy