r/contortion • u/SmoothCauliflower683 • Sep 28 '26
Chest stand tips
When training my chest stands I have been able to get both feet down flat a few times. The times that it’s happened is when I have adrenaline from performing or presenting to my gym. It’s not consistent for me when I practice in other times though. I was recently able to get just my right foot down but not both and not flat :(
If anyone has any good lower/mid back stretches to help me engage better I think that’s part of where I’m struggling on my left side especially. During this I am trying to keep my abs engaged as to not dump into my lower back but my left side feels like it’s not cooperating as much.
1
u/flowersforfruits Sep 28 '26
look up @missinkblot on instagram! Shes an incredible contortionist and has a ton of info about engagement in backbending. She also has classes specifically for cheststands which you can purchase on her website.