From the initial lying position with the legs up, the gymnast fixes the hips and straightens the body to the final Shoulderstand position. At this phase, it is possible to help yourself by supporting the hips with your hands.

View of the practitioner

In this static position, the balance is ensured by moving the body's centre of gravity above the support base. This is achieved by strengthening the gluteal muscles and keeping the posterior pelvis tilt.

• Excessive hip flexion.

• Physical preparation 1

  Exercises for core strengthening can be performed in pairs.

• Physical preparation 2

  Similar exercise with support on a higher platform.

• Drill 1

  The exercise is performed from a lying position, legs up. We fix the hips with the support of the arms and raise the lower limbs to the final position.

• Drill 2

  After assuming the basic position, we stop supporting the torso and push the extended arms against the mat.

We correct the gymnast's position by holding and pushing the thighs upward.