Description:

A Press Handstand on Rings is a gymnastics skill that is used to transition from a support position on the rings to a handstand.  This skill requires superior upper body strength, as well as flexibility in the pike position.  For best results, keep rings parallel and as close together as possible.  Additionally, maintain a compressed body position until the body is vertical before straddling legs.

Process:

• begin in a support position on the rings
• push down on rings and slightly lean forward as you begin to pike at the hips and compress the body
• once you are as close to vertical as possible, straddle legs and maintain control of the rings by keeping them close together
• allow legs to travel along the side of the body as much as possible
• open up shoulder angle as you allow the feet to join together in a handstand, using the straps if necessary at this point to stabilize yourself in a handstand