How to stand on your head?

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Everyone can learn how to stand on their heads. Many are hampered not so much by the lack of physical strength and training, how much uncertainty and fear.

The headstand is quite usefulExercise. It helps to normalize blood circulation, helps to strengthen deep muscle-stabilizers, teaches to focus and control your body. However, this exercise also has contraindications: it should not be performed by people who have problems with the cervical spine.

Methods of training

First of all, in order to learn the rack on the head, it is necessary first to strengthen the press and muscles of the forearm.

The headstand is, as it were, figurativethe name of the exercise. You can not stand directly on your head, so you can injure your neck. To rise it is necessary on forearms (a part of a hand from a brush to an elbow). The head will only touch the floor.

The first time the rack should be performed with an assistant: squat, put your forearms on the floor and, gently resting your head on the ground, straighten your knees. Practice lifting your legs in turns, and let them help you.
The next stage will be a stand against the wall, which is also done gradually and without jerks.
After you get a sense of balance, you can try this exercise yourself.

Keep in mind that for a long time you can not stand in such a position - it can cause significant harm to your health.

More information can be found in the article How to stand on your head.