The Handstandcast

In this episode, Mikael and Emmet answer some more of our listeners' questions, covering training volume, training equipment in relation to learning the handstand, managing distractions when training, internal/external rotation in the hips for side split, managing and preventing injuries and advice for the one arm handstand.

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This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

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In this episode of the Handstand Factory Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss their experiences in Circus school, their opinions on current circus trends, as well as tips for any prospective listeners about getting into circus school: what qualities are best? how should you prepare?

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A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this minisode Emmet and Mikael discuss about the Handstandcast and their plan for the future. As well as answering questions from listeners, covering topics ranging from how they learned all they know, developing endurance in the handstand, building multiple reps in stalders, rebalancing strategies for one arm handstand and more.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode of the Handstand Factory Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael dive deep into the mindset of handbalancing, including determination and resolve, frustration in the face of the inconsistency of training, community as a force multiplier, zooming out on the progress curve and all the other bits and pieces that make up the mindset around what it means to train handstands. Enjoy!

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode, Emmet and Mikael discuss the methodology and theory that went into the creation of the Handstand Factory programs, focusing on the capacity of learning how to teach yourself to handstand, as well as answer questions from live viewers.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode of the Handstand Factory Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael take on the lofty topic of #tucklife, where they breakdown everything tuck in the most extreme of detail, such as how they define the tuck handstand and its 3 main variants. They also go into working on shoulder flexibility/mobility for the tuck, starting your journey towards the tuck and it’s progressions, as well as going over what the hell does #tucklife even mean?

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode Mikael and Emmet answer a few more questions from listeners. They cover a range of topics from the benefits of training handstands, to whether or not training oversplits is a good idea, as well as providing advice on integrating Handstand pushup training into your program (with the exercise progressions), a very effective pancake compression drill and how to use that flexibility in your press.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode of the Handstand Factory handstandcast Emmet and Mikael take a deviation from the highly technical discussions they’ve had so far and have instead talked about “the dark side of show business”; sharing tales of their worst show experiences, as well as their training history and how they got to where they are.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

Another Handstand Factory Handstandcast Q&A with Emmet and Mikael where they discuss:

The benefits of handstand training, more handstand factory materials to come, programming split mobility, strengthening the crow to handstand, a discount code for handstand factory and all the stuff inbetween that Emmet and Mikael nerd out over.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast

In this episode of our Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss the much hyped press to handstand: delving into the mechanics and body demands that the press requires, an argument for bent arm pressing, as well as dispelling common myths. Emmet and Mikael dissect the Press in incredible detail.

If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram

A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be found on handstandfactory.com/podcast

This podcast is funded by the sale of our Handstand Factory programs, check them out on handstandfactory.com/programs

Love the podcast? We’re 100% coffee fueled, so if you’d like to help keep us going you can also support the Handstandcast by buying us a coffee here: buymeacoffee.com/handstandcast