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The Handstandcast

Handstand Factory

A podcast on all things handbalancing and more by Emmet Louis and Mikael Kristiansen. We go into why we teach handbalancing the way we do, chat with notable handbalancers and explore all corners of the handbalance universe. You can support us through purchasing our programs at handstandfactory.com/programs Produced by Motion Impulse.

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All Episodes

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47 - The Kick-up

The Handstandcast ·

2021/02/11

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss kicking up to the handstand. They talk about the various technique differences in how the kick-up to handstand is taught, as well as the Handstand Factory technique for kicking up. Emmet also gives his programming trick nicknamed “Kick-up therapy” which should increase your consistency in kicking up significantly. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to

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01:09:36

46 - Hobbies

The Handstandcast ·

2021/02/04

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss hobbies, with how various hobbies may relate to and improve your handstand practice, drawing from their personal and coaching experience, as well as the role and importance of having hobbies. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode along with all

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00:59:13

45 - Shoulders in the Handstand

The Handstandcast ·

2021/01/28

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss what they mean when talking about shoulders in relation to handbalancing. Going into detail about physical cues for using your shoulders, as well as how the shoulders operate in two-arm and one-arm handstands. They also answer questions relating to external rotation in a handstand and expand on the different shoulder positions in advanced one-arm handstand shapes. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we

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01:01:59

44 - Rest

The Handstandcast ·

2021/01/21

In this Episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss everything related to resting. Going into rest requirements while training and between training and what factors may influence how much you need to rest. As well as answering questions from our listeners related to resting and tips for avoiding overly long rests due to phone distractions. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via

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00:55:18

43 - The Line

The Handstandcast ·

2021/01/14

To kick off 2021 and the first episode of Season 2, Emmet and Mikael discuss the handstand line. Looking at it through a technical, biomechanical, historical and anthropological lens. In a change of format from the previous season, Emmet and Mikael will also be answering questions every episode from you, our listeners! This episode they cover: whether a beginner should focus more on line development or balance work, hand orientation in handstands and if developing a long wall hold will help with

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01:05:09

42 - The Handstand Push-up

The Handstandcast ·

2020/12/17

In this Episode of the Handstandcast, in celebration of our upcoming Handstand Factory program, Emmet and Mikael discuss the Handstand Push-up. Going into deep detail about the biomechanics of the movement, the physical pre-requisites and progressions for developing the handstand push-up. This is the last episode of season 1 for the Handstandcast, as we take a break for Christmas. We’ll be back in 2021 with more deep dives into everything handstands, Q&A’s with you, our listeners, as well as

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01:06:36

41 - Injuries and Handstands

The Handstandcast ·

2020/12/10

In this episode of the handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael do a deep dive into their experience with injuries and handstands. Talking about how injuries have occurred with their clients and themselves, as well as general recommendations for avoiding and overcoming injuries. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode

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40 - Strength and Handstands

The Handstandcast ·

2020/12/03

In this episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss the topic of strength and how it relates to the handstand, as well as tackling the false dichotomy of Strength vs. Technique that seems to exist in the handstand world. We hope you enjoy it If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be

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00:48:43

39 - Catch-up With Mikael Plus Q&A

The Handstandcast ·

2020/11/26

In this episode of the Handstandcast, Mikael has returned! Emmet and Mikael catch up on what’s been going on in Sweden and how Mikael’s creative process is going, as well as doing a Q&A. Covering how to breathe/brace in a handstand, getting Mikael’s perspective on coaching underbalance and why training handstands after a rest day is so controversial to some and how resting affects some handbalancers. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any

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00:28:21

38 - Q&A With Emmet

The Handstandcast ·

2020/11/19

In this Episode of the Handstandcast we have a Q&A with Emmet, as Mikael’s flatmate is quarantining. Emmet answers a range of questions, from giving tips for coaching and training underbalance, how to fix knee pain in side splits, is handstanding aerobic or anaerobic and going into detail about how handbalancers train their legs plus giving a sample leg program. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a

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00:56:00

37 - Flexibility Programming for Handstands

The Handstandcast ·

2020/11/12

In this episode of the Handstandcast we’ve got a solo episode from Emmet, who discusses in detail how you would fit flexibility programming in and around your handstand and strength training, so to get the most benefits from each. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be

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00:58:01

36 - Training in Hard Times

The Handstandcast ·

2020/11/05

In this Episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael take a break from the regular scheduled programming to talk about managing your training load, while also trying to deal with the state of the world. Sharing their experiences of how the current situation has affected them, as well as how to approach training for yourselves and ideas for training at home. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a

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35 - Social Media

The Handstandcast ·

2020/10/29

From Forums to Instagram - Handstands on the Internet In this Episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss how social media has influenced their training and handstands. Tracking their online journeys and how the communities and resources available to them have changed through their training lives. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via

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00:29:08

34 - Q&A With Emmet and Mikael

The Handstandcast ·

2020/10/22

In this episode, Emmet and Mikael answer more questions from our listeners, discussing time expectations for learning the freestanding handstand, methods of approaching learning the One-Arm handstand, developing strength as a “bendier” person compared to a “stiff” person, how to prevent looking like you’ve just got out of bed after doing handstands and an audio question about training for a pancake only once a week. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should

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01:07:16

33 - The Handstand Flag

The Handstandcast ·

2020/10/15

In this episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael discuss Handstand flags (also known as Handstand side-bending). Going into detail about training the variations in one arm and two arm, what to look for when flagging and how learning to flag can improve your One-Arm Handstand. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of

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32 - Q&A With Emmet and Mikael

The Handstandcast ·

2020/10/08

In this episode, Emmet and Mikael answer more questions from our listeners, exploring the benefits of learning the stalder and the potential carry over to different movements, what “rigid-flexibility” is and how to avoid it, how often to train as a beginner and when to increase frequency of training and also how to fit training around family and work. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via

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01:06:13

31 - Physics of the Handstand

The Handstandcast ·

2020/10/01

In this episode of the Handstandcast, Emmet and Mikael have a special guest: Dr. Helgi Freyr Rúnarsson, handbalancer and Dr. of Physics, to discuss the physics of the handstand. Going deep into detail about the difference between centre of mass and centre of gravity, the inverted pendulum and more, plus how these variables are important to understanding the handstand. We hope you enjoy it! If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us

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00:32:24

30 - Q&A With Emmet and Mikael

The Handstandcast ·

2020/09/24

In this episode, Emmet and Mikael answer more questions from our listeners, discussing the topics of being able to do a handstand cold, learning a one arm on canes, what canes are good and what to look out for with them and finally good exercises and stretches for prehab/rehab for handstands. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode

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00:55:34

29 - Fake One-Arms

The Handstandcast ·

2020/09/17

In this episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss the topic of “Fake” One-Arm Handstands, the problem with judging it by an image alone, their thoughts about handbalancing and how it relates to social media, as well as how to fool anyone with your fake One-Arm. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode along with all

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00:41:00

28 - Q&A With Emmet and Mikael

The Handstandcast ·

2020/09/10

In this episode, Emmet and Mikael answer more questions from our listeners, discussing hand position in the handstand, conserving energy in longer handstand holds , different shoulder positions in advanced handstand position and handstands and longevity If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message via handstandfactory.com/podcast-question or via Instagram A transcript of this episode along with all references can also be

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