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Press to Handstand
A press to handstand is a bodyweight strength skill in gymnastics and calisthenics where an athlete lifts their body from a seated, standing, or straddle position into a vertical handstand without using momentum. The movement demands significant core compression, shoulder strength, and balance to sl...
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The top alternative to Press to Handstand in 2026 is Maltese Cross (Rings) with a score of 9.5/10, followed by Iron Cross (Rings) (9.4) and One-Arm Handstand (9.2).
Maltese Cross (Rings)
The Maltese cross is a static strength element on the still rings in which a gymnast supports the body horizontally whil...
Iron Cross (Rings)
The iron cross is a static strength element performed on the still rings in men's artistic gymnastics. The gymnast suppo...
One-Arm Handstand
The one-arm handstand is an exceptionally challenging gymnastic skill demanding significant upper body strength and prec...
Iron Cross
The Iron Cross is a challenging static exercise performed on gymnastics rings. It demands exceptional upper body strengt...
Hand-to-Hand (Partner Acrobatics)
Hand-to-hand is a partner-acrobatics discipline in which a base supports a flyer through direct contact with the hands,...
Maltese Cross
The Maltese Cross is a demanding strength and flexibility exercise performed on gymnastic rings. It involves maintaining...
Handstand Press (Calisthenics)
A handstand press is a calisthenics strength movement in which an athlete raises the body from the floor into a handstan...
Front Lever
The front lever is a static strength skill performed while hanging from a horizontal bar, gymnastics rings, or similar a...
V-Sit (Calisthenics)
The V-sit is an advanced calisthenics strength hold in which the athlete supports the body on the hands while keeping th...
Straddle Planche
The straddle planche is a static strength hold in which the body is supported only by the hands, with the arms straight,...
Human Flag
The Human Flag is an advanced acrobatic skill achieved through calisthenics. It involves maintaining a horizontal body p...
Scorpion Balance
The scorpion balance is an advanced flexibility and balance position used in cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and relate...
Back Lever
The Back Lever is a static strength skill performed on gymnastics rings or a pull-up bar, widely practiced in both gymna...
Dragon Flag
The dragon flag is an advanced bodyweight exercise used to train the abdominal muscles, hip flexors, and other muscles t...
Press Handstand
A press handstand is a controlled entry into a handstand in which the athlete raises the feet from the floor without jum...
Muscle-Up
The Muscle-Up is a calisthenics movement in which an athlete begins hanging from a bar or rings, performs a pull-up, and...
Scorpion Scale (Balance Beam)
The scorpion scale is a flexibility element performed on a balance beam. The gymnast supports the body on one leg while...
Hollow Body Hold
The hollow body hold is an isometric core exercise used in gymnastics, calisthenics, and general strength training. A pe...
Handstand
A handstand is a balance skill in gymnastics and acrobatics in which the body is held upside down with the hands support...
Tick-Tock (Gymnastics)
Tick-tock is a gymnastics skill involving a controlled transfer through an inverted position, commonly practiced on the...
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| Alternative | Score | vs Press to Handst... | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 Brilliant | +1.7 | Compare | |
| 9.4 Excellent | +1.6 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +1.4 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +1.4 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +1.4 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +1.3 | Compare | |
| 8.6 Great | +0.8 | Compare | |
| 8.5 Great | +0.7 | Compare | |
| 8.5 Great | +0.7 | Compare | |
| 8.3 Great | +0.5 | Compare |
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