Stalder Press

Description

How to Do Stalder Press

1. 1
   Setup

   Begin in a straddle sit on the floor, legs wide and straight, with your hands placed on the floor slightly outside your hips, fingers pointing forward or slightly outward.

2. 2
   Setup

   Lean your torso forward, shifting your weight onto your hands, engaging your core and pressing firmly down through your palms.

3. 3

   Maintain straight arms and legs as you slowly lift your hips off the floor, keeping your legs straddled and your body in a hollow or slightly piked position.

4. 4

   Continue to press down through your shoulders and push through your hands, gradually bringing your straddled legs together overhead as your hips rise, until you reach a stable handstand position.

5. 5

   Control the descent by reversing the movement, slowly lowering your straddled legs back to the floor with precision and control.

Tips

• Focus on extreme core engagement throughout the entire movement to maintain a stable body line and prevent arching or sagging.
• Practice foundational movements like straddle compression and pike presses to build the necessary strength and body awareness before attempting the full Stalder Press.
• Keep your arms locked and straight throughout the entire press; bending your elbows reduces leverage and makes the movement significantly harder and less efficient.
• Utilize parallettes or a spotter initially to assist with hand placement, provide a higher base, and ensure safety as you learn the complex coordination required.

Common Mistakes

• ×Bending the arms too early reduces your mechanical advantage; focus on keeping your elbows locked and actively pushing through your shoulders to maintain straight arms.
• ×Losing core tension by arching the back or letting the hips drop compromises the lift; actively brace your core and maintain a hollow body position throughout the entire movement.
• ×Not leaning forward enough makes it impossible to lift your hips; ensure your shoulders are positioned well in front of your hands at the start of the press to create proper leverage.