Handstand Pike
Advanced (9/10)Wunda Chair
Position: StandingEnergy: 8/10~30s
Cueing
Hands on chair sides, feet on pedal; pike hips high while keeping arms straight; control the pedal return.
Anatomy & Muscles
PrimarySecondary
Primary Muscles
Pectoralis MajorAnterior DeltoidBiceps BrachiiSerratus Anterior
Secondary Muscles
ForearmsPosterior DeltoidTriceps BrachiiInfraspinatusRectus AbdominisExternal ObliquesInternal ObliquesTransverse Abdominis
Regressions
Small pike range; use heavier springs; keep feet on floor.
Progressions
Lighter springs; hold the pike; slower tempo.
Common Errors
Neck strain; locking elbows; losing core connection.
Contraindications
- Lumbar Disc Hernia
- Osteoporosis (Flexion Risk)
- Shoulder Sensitivity
- Wrist Sensitivity
