Happy Handstand Friday! I have challenged myself (and my children – who decided not to play along this week) to do a handstand each Friday. Each Friday I will photograph my handstand (either free standing or against a wall/object) and share with you!
I had my oldest son, 7 years old who usually is doing handstands with me, take the photo of me yesterday afternoon/evening. You can see his shadow at the bottom of the photo. Little stinker wasn’t feeling cooperative to play along this week, but was more than willing to take a picture.
This is the third Friday of 2013. Will you join me for handstand Friday? To play along is simple. Take a photo of you doing a handstand. Then let me know by tagging me on facebook, twitter, or instagram that you are playing along! Super easy and super fun! We will have a strong upper body and core by the end of this crazy fun challenge!
Fit Missy says
I would love to join you in doing a handstand…. but I might fall over 🙂
Tracey English says
When I was a child, I was on the swim team and was pretty good. One day, for some reason, when I dove into the pool, I hit my head on the side of the pool and banged it pretty badly. Since then, I have been afraid to dive into the pool, unless I am already in the water {say, on a top step of a ladder or something}. Mental block.
This is the same way I feel about handstands. Scare me to death. Nice work. I’m impressed b/c I’m scared to even attempt them. 😉
Anne says
I tagged you in one on twitter. I actually made it AND my 3year old managed to get an ok picture of it. Double win! 🙂 It was fun, thanks for sharing
Rachel says
Yay! I saw that!! You did great and your 3yo did a great job capturing the moment! 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
I’m pretty sure the last time I did a handstand was 3 years ago!
Rachel says
When was the last time you TRIED or attempted to do one? (recently?)
Megan @ Fiterature says
I did a HEADSTAND a few years ago in my yoga class. A handstand??? It’s been forever! I’m going to go home and try it!!
Rachel says
Awesome… did you try it? How did it go?
Alicia at Poise in Parma says
One of my goals for 2013 is to attempt a handstand every day. Still working on the kick up against a wall, but I’m already seeing improvement. Hopefully will be hand standing in the middle of the room by December!
Rachel says
Awesome!! Are you documenting your progress (photos, vLog, journal)?
Alicia at Poise in Parma says
short answer: yes, I will be. long answer involves not being sure which of those ways I’ll be documenting it – probably all three!!
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
You go girl! Someday I hope to do a handstand…. Fun you do it with your son! Have a great weekend!
Rachel says
Thank you! You can and WILL be able to do one… keep practicing! 🙂
Rachel says
Thanks! I think you could totally do it… keep practicing! 🙂
Druv Bagat says
Your son is cool. Even I can’t do such positions.. Really one need to practice a lot for this 🙂
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
What kid doesn’t want to hand stand??? Haha, good work lady. You gonna try a one handed one come December? 😉
Rachel says
Oh wow!! That is a big challenge! Perhaps I could try one against a wall!? 🙂
Jenn @therebelchick says
I’m going to do a handstand for next Friday! What a fun post!
Rachel says
Yay!! I look forward to it! 🙂