The Handstandcast

In this episode Emmet and Mikael get into the ins and outs of spotting. Get the Free Low Balance Program Get the Bend Program 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 found on handstandfactory....

In this episode Emmet goes over the history of the Mexican style handstand and talks about our new program Bend.  Get the Bend Program 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 found on han...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael catch up and discuss a range of thing, straying from over focus on details in academia and handstands to meth and shadow people.  Check out the M3 Kickstarter   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...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss starting to perform, how you can approach this from the ground up and the emotional rollercoaster that might happen from this journey. Check out the M3 Kickstarter 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 o...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss when it just doesn't work and some ways you can think and deal with off sessions, weeks or months. 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 found on han...

In this episode Emmet and Mikeal discuss the Stalder press and all things low pressing. 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 found on handstandfactory.com/podcast This podcast is funded by...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss magic pills and the various types of magic pills available. 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 found on handstandfactory.com/podcast This podcast...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss innate talent but also discuss Handstand Extravaganza which Mikael just attended.  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 found on handstandfacto...

In this episode Emmet flies solo due to having Mikael locked in a box and discusses shoulder flexibility in relation to 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 along with all references can also be found on handstandfa...

In this episode Mikael flies solo dropping his knowledge on all things arm supported balances.  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 found on handstandfactory.com/podcast This podcast...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael cover how the shape of our bodies can affect our training. They also discuss how assumptions about peoples body shapes can lead to judgements about potential ability in handstand with out back up those assumptions via the laboratory of training. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message...

In this episode Mikael and Emmet discuss various methods to track progress. Also discussing the ideas of finding the right variable to track is as important as the idea of tracking. 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 wi...

In this episode Emmet is rolling solo as Mikael is working on his current project Wald. We take a foray into how to make a formal awareness or mediation practice out of our handstand training.  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...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael discuss the final stages of Mikael's show Wald with his company Right Way Down. They then shift gears and discuss head position how it affects handstands and how the various positions can feature in your training. 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/podcas...

We are joined in this episode by Dr Alex Pavlotski to discuss all thing anthropology. Alex focuses his research on the anthropology of movement cultures. This is a wide ranging episode covering everything from communities, the person in relation to the community, trauma and conflict and a host of other things.  You can find Dr Alex at https://alexpavlotski.wordpress.com/ If you have any quest...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael delve in the topic of training volume. How to find out what works for you by self exploration. Early warning signs to watch out for and how to have structured method of exploring what works for you.  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-questio...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael cover a lot of interesting questions from our listeners. Going over why you might not be good on blocks but ok on floor. The differences (if any) between movement culture handstands and handstand culture handstands. What to do when your patience runs out and how the foot position works. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special g...

In this episode Emmet and Mikael have long chat rambling chat about what they have been up to lately. Giving some insights to Mikael's stay in TADAH the host venue of our retreats. Also they discuss the effects of stress on training, Albus Dumbledog and some anthropology.  If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss another topic that feature in the Handstand Factory’s newest release Expand: How apparatus is used in handbalancing. They go into the equipment commonly used to enhance your handstand practice, share some of their favourite performances they’ve come across as well as the history of apparatus used for handstands. Check out the Expand pro...

In this episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael celebrate the release of the newest Handstand Factory program; Expand, by discussing walking on hands. They go into deep detail about the history of walking on hands, about what disciplines you’d see people walking on their hands, how it can enhance your practice and why you should be doing them. Check out the Expand program here: handstandfact...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast we have a solo Episode from Mikael, discussing his teaching journey: Going through his learning experiences in training and how that took him to teaching, how his teaching methods changed over time and what it means to teach and be teacher. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast we have a flexibility focused Episode with Emmet, who provides various novel tricks for the main flexibility positions. Giving you small hacks that you can play with and apply to your pike, bridge, pancake, front split and side split. He also answers a few questions from our listeners regarding overcoming limited wrist extension in the press, cracking join...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Mikael hosts a solo Episode while he is staying in Turkey. He discusses his injuries and how they’ve affected his performing career. While also laying out how he’s overcome his previous injuries, his training history and his current injury. If you have any questions, episodes ideas or think we should host any special guests, don’t hesitate to send us a message...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast we have a solo show from Emmet, who lays out his manifesto for creating a handstand community; using frameworks established by other recently emerged communities to advise how listeners would go about starting their own community where-ever they are. He also shares the communities and events that exist for handstand or circus enthusiasts to join or take part in...

In this Episode of the Handstandcast Emmet and Mikael discuss Minimalist Handstand Training, when you find yourself limited by time, space or equipment, what is the minimum that you can do and still progress? 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 transcri...