EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 35 MIN
Ep 3: The Handstand Plateau | Nervous System, Strength, and the System You’re Missing
from Your Coach is Lying | The Calisthenics Podcast For Women · host Shimi Nadaraja
In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversation highlights the need for clear inputs and consistent practice to facilitate progress and overcome plateaus.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Handstands and Training Systems02:57 Understanding Skill Acquisition and Nervous System Role05:48 Plateaus in Training: Neurological and Muscular09:07 The Impact of Hormones on Balance and Training11:57 Periodization: Structured Planning for Progress19:47 Building Strength and Capacity for Handstands28:34 The Importance of Clear Inputs and Consistency33:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
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In this episode, We delve into the intricacies of training for handstands, emphasizing the importance of understanding the nervous system, the role of periodization, and how hormonal cycles affect performance. We discuss the necessity of structured training for skill acquisition and the significance of strength in mastering handstands. The conversation highlights the need for clear inputs and consistent practice to facilitate progress and overcome plateaus.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Handstands and Training Systems02:57 Understanding Skill Acquisition and Nervous System Role05:48 Plateaus in Training: Neurological and Muscular09:07 The Impact of Hormones on Balance and Training11:57 Periodization: Structured Planning for Progress19:47 Building Strength and Capacity for Handstands28:34 The Importance of Clear Inputs and Consistency33:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
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