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How to Do a Perfect Handstand

By Amy Van Deusen, About.com

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Kick Up

Stand about four to five feet away, facing the wall. Lift your arms straight up over your head. Lunge forward and place both hands in front of you on the floor, shoulder-width apart, about a foot away from the wall. Keep your fingers spread out slightly and facing forward.

Using the momentum from your lunge, kick one leg up toward the wall, and then follow it with your other leg. Keep your arms straight.

It doesn't matter which leg you lead with -- you should do what feels most comfortable. If you aren't able to get all the way up into a handstand it can help to have a spotter who pulls your legs up.

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