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title: "Learn Handstands in Bengaluru: My 3-Year Progress Journey"
description: "Stop rushing your handstands. I am sharing my 3-year journey of learning handstands, including the specific drills for alignment and balance I teach at my Bengaluru studio."
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last_updated: 2025-09-12
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# Handstand Training: My 3-Year Journey to a Freestanding Balance

Tribe Verified · 3 years of documented handstand progress

By [The Troop Fit](https://mytribe.in/coach_stache) · Available Online & at Studio in Domlur, Bengaluru · ₹1,800 per session (estimate)

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Handstands aren't just a party trick—they are a lesson in patience and shoulder mechanics. Here is how I went from wobbly wall holds to a freestanding balance, and the specific drills I used to get there.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: This sums up my handstand journey of nearly three years. It's a skill that has taught me perseverance, with countless hours spent just to find a few seconds of balance. What was once a dream is now a reality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb09800c-da52-45ef-a5d5-5f7bf0799c45)
- [Video: Here are some hand balancing tips for beginners, from a fellow beginner. This video covers four essential drills, from wrist warm-ups to using the wall as a tool, not a crutch. Structure and consistency are everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5010bf81-ca19-4b69-a4e5-2d867c2ae84c)
- [Video: What makes a good chest-to-wall hold? It's a foundational drill, but it's easy to rely too much on the wall. This video breaks down the correct technique to build the alignment and shoulder strength needed for a freestanding handstand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fb782ee-51e0-4606-be5d-c6553c04d32c)
- [Video: Balance isn't found, it's developed over time. This video shows some of the key drills, like the body line drill, toe pulls, and heel pulls, that have been crucial in refining my handstand mechanics and proprioception.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3b76f3b-9145-4cd8-af68-3a2cc0150baa)
- [Video: The same drills, repeated over and over, are what get results. This video shows my progress on the handstand pushup over several weeks. It can be boring and frustrating, but it's the only way to see that glimmer of hope.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04efdbd5-773e-4fdf-bf18-d219dce7275b)
- [Video: After 8 weeks on a training phase, the gains finally start to show. This clip shows how my holds are becoming more consistent and efficient. It's all about loving the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43d3daac-c5a3-421b-862b-31be82d75601)
- [Video: Sometimes just doing the thing is more important than how you do it. My line is far from perfect, but this "banana-stand" is getting me those precious seconds of balance. It's all part of the hand balancing journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0051338-d667-4ba4-a300-59aba9a11e7f)
- [Video: July was a breakthrough month for my hand balancing. I felt a big shift in my awareness, allowing me to make bigger corrections while upside down. The work is finally starting to show results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5a43747d-4041-4351-b08d-91b3983396eb)
- [Video: A steady hold from my breakthrough month. The feeling of improved awareness and control upside down is what makes all the practice worth it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59f1e014-c2ec-4e57-9359-a4dac32fde86)
- ![A snapshot of a solid handstand hold. Each one is a small victory in a long journey of practice and refinement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6eef5ec3-2152-4641-bf9c-6ed17eac30f4)
- [Video: Capturing a 33-second hold. It's not about the final number, but the consistency and control developed along the way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7a83c47-708a-4c4b-b431-9da304cb08d9)
- [Video: Handstands are fun when you can get them regularly. My balance has really shaped up in the last few weeks, allowing for minor corrections in positioning. Still a long way to go, but feeling rewarded.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2fe1260-b1df-4d08-b942-9ba7d14d9a95)
- [Video: Entering the new year on a high with a personal best 41-second handstand hold. This one clip sums up two years of dedicated work. Every second feels precious.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24c44f51-3a54-4c03-b2ef-65f64a3c4620)
- [Video: Hard work pays off. This was a big moment for me, finally achieving a freestanding handstand. It marks the beginning of a new chapter in my training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe9992fe-74b4-45f2-8af5-d8fe2bcd2a6d)
- ![Closing out the year with this picture. A freestanding handstand in front of the Troop logo represents the personal and professional milestones I'm grateful for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75a121bd-7cdf-44d8-b827-69319c0891b2)
- ![Marking six months of Troop HQ with a handstand. This movement symbolizes the growth and balance we strive for in our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa96f7b4-1d77-4063-a516-bda6bb0d29bb)
- [Video: Can you pull a handstand? Here I am teaching a handstand workshop, breaking down the fundamentals for beginners, from wrist mobility to kick-up entries. It's a fun and challenging skill for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5a14f7f-f768-4816-8daf-8319a3ea1de2)
- [Video: Same drills, different day. This is a chest-to-wall hold, a fundamental part of my gymnastics strength training. Consistency is how it all starts to click.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ad13586-042e-4c23-b6ad-bf59c60d02b4)
- [Video: One year of rinsing and repeating. Sometimes I feel stuck, but looking back at old footage shows I've been inching forward all along. This shows a squat progression alongside my handstand work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/896f4cdb-4dde-4840-ab43-20ea10c84617)
- ![A chest-to-wall hold. This is a foundational exercise that builds the strength and alignment necessary for more advanced hand balancing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a58a3328-a01b-4f74-87fd-13ccb8e21b4d)
- ![Taking my practice outdoors. A handstand is a great way to recharge and connect with your body, wherever you are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4b830eb-42fb-4372-8f3c-979a88c03854)
- ![Another shot of an outdoor handstand. The change of scenery can bring a new perspective to your training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a451435-e9ba-442a-86df-34cd21f13166)
- [Video: Handstands on vacation. Even when I'm resting and recovering, I like to play with movement and keep the practice going.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc465431-ac56-4cad-b40f-9258cb0e3515)

## About My Handstand Journey: From Beginner to Freestanding

Most people quit handstands because they jump straight to trying to balance in the middle of the room. I spent my first year almost entirely on the wall. The wall isn't a crutch; it is a precision tool for building the alignment, shoulder stability, and the specific proprioception you need to actually hold yourself up. If you are rushing the process, you are just waiting for a crash.

Learning to handstand as an adult isn't about natural athletic ability; it is about managing frustration. When I started, I had limited wrist mobility and my balance was non-existent. My journey took three years because I stopped looking for hacks and started focusing on the boring, repetitive work.

### The Method Behind the Balance
My approach at Troop HQ in Domlur is built on the same framework that finally unlocked my balance:

*   **Wrist Prep:** Your wrists carry 100% of your body weight. We train them for the load, not just stretch them for show.
*   **Wall Drills:** Chest-to-wall holds are non-negotiable. They teach you to stack your hips over your shoulders without letting your lower back do the work.
*   **Body Line Awareness:** If your core is soft, you will flop. We use body line drills to teach you how to remain rigid and controlled upside down.

### Why Progress Is Non-Linear
I dealt with tennis elbow and shoulder tweaks throughout this process. I learned that you don't 'find' balance—you develop it through thousands of micro-adjustments. There will be weeks where you feel like you have regressed. That is normal. The goal of our sessions is not to get you a perfect handstand in a month, but to build a body that is strong and mobile enough to hold a handstand for years to come. Whether we work in a 1:1 session at the studio or through remote analysis, we track your progress with video feedback to ensure you aren't just kicking up and hoping for the best.

## About The Troop Fit

I'm Anuj. I've spent the last three years falling over and getting back up to finally master the handstand. It wasn't natural talent; it was just stubborn consistency. If you want to learn to balance, I can show you the exact, boring, effective drills that worked for me.

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