When you're just starting to learn how to stand in a handstand, it's important to first develop the feeling that you are actually in a handstand and can feel it (the sensation of balance).
The best way to achieve this is by using a back-to-wall handstand in a slightly arched position.

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Why the arched position?
Because it's physically much easier.
A straight-line position is ten times harder than an arched one!
And since you're a beginner, you'll have a much better chance of feeling the balance in a slightly arched shape.
This way, you'll use less energy and save time while learning.

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Why back to the wall?
Because most people are afraid of falling backward.
If you face the wall, balancing becomes much more mentally challenging.
The fear of falling will block you from fully exploring the feeling of balance.
But when you're back to the wall — there’s no fear, and it gives you space to try, feel, and improve.

When it comes to developing strength for handstands,
it’s better to use a face-to-wall position.

In simple terms:
Face-to-wall handstand (or easier versions like knees on a chair, knees on a table, or plank holds on the floor with a rounded back and shoulders slightly forward)
are strength-building exercises — essential for learning how to hold a straight handstand in the future.

And a back-to-wall handstand in a slight arch helps you develop balance and control.

When you do both:
– On one hand, you’re learning to balance in a back-to-wall arched position,
– And on the other, you're building strength through face-to-wall drills,
Over time, strength and balance begin to come together.

At some point, you’ll start to feel the handstand, and while holding it, you’ll be able to gradually move into a straighter position.

But if you try to start with a perfectly straight handstand from the beginning,
this can slow your progress down a lot.
I’ve personally worked with people who spent years trying to “fix” their handstand line,
and then came to me saying:
“Nothing’s working, I’ve been trying for 3 years… maybe I’m just not meant for this.”

Please, trust these recommendations.
First, you need to learn the element — at least in its basic form —
only then you can start improving, correcting, and refining it.

For example, if you came to me and said:
“Can you fix my one-arm handstand technique?”
I’d first ask you to show me what you can already do.
And if you told me that you can’t even hold a two-arm handstand yet,
but want to improve your one-arm technique —
I’d honestly say: there’s nothing to fix yet, and I can’t help with that.

You need to learn first — and then refine.

My approach is to give you the tools to learn.
Even if that means starting with a slight arch —
because it’s easier, and you’ll start succeeding, which gives us something to build on.

At the same time, I help you build the strength
so that in the future, if you want to,
you’ll be able to hold a straighter handstand as well.

Handstand in 30 days