'Head-in' straight-line & tuck HS
Handstand balance contexts
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THE WHAT & WHY:
Fundamental 'head-in' handstand contexts for straight-line & tuck HS. As well as developing proprioception & vestibular system in inversion, the full 'head-in' position (chin 'tucked' & looking at feet/knees) allows for greater activation of UPPER-back muscles to stabilising the shoulders, valuable experience in ongoing handstand explorations.
In the initial instances, bringing the 'head in' will disturb not only your proprioception (i.e. of where your body/parts are in space), but also the constitution of your form as you body (undesirably) adjusts to the movement of the head - both will likely send you into OVER-balance. With consistent practice, the head-moment should NOT disturb the constitution of your form.
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