Stalder Press
Description
The Stalder Press is a gymnastics exercise that involves starting in a handstand position and lowering down into a straddle L-sit, then pressing back up to the handstand position. It requires a lot of upper body and core strength, as well as balance and control.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Stalder Press Instructions
- Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place your hands on the ground in front of you, shoulder-width apart.
- Walk your feet back until your body is in a plank position.
- Slowly lower your body down to the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push your body up into a plank position.
- Walk your feet back towards your hands.
- Stand up and press your arms overhead.
- Lower your arms back down to your sides.
- Repeat for desired number of reps.
Stalder Press Form & Visual
Stalder Press Benefits
- Improves shoulder mobility and stability
- Strengthens the core and upper body muscles
- Increases body awareness and control
- Challenges balance and coordination
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Stalder Press Muscles Worked
- Shoulders
- Triceps
- Core
- Upper back
Stalder Press Variations & Alternatives
- Stalder Press to Handstand
- Stalder Press to L-Sit
- Stalder Press to Straddle Handstand
- Stalder Press to Pike Handstand
- Stalder Press to Tuck Handstand
