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Gymnastics: W Hand Formation, handstand progressions

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Teach Handstand Progressions From Front Support:

  • Teach W Hand Formation (i.e. look down and see thumbs and 1st fingers forming a W)
  • Teach Shoulders in front of wrists On straight arms, move shoulders in front of wrists

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