Forearm Stand

A forearm stand is a vertical inverted balance supported by the forearms and hands on the ground. In yoga it is commonly called Pincha Mayurasana.

A handstand supports the body mainly through the palms and hands, while a forearm stand uses the forearms as the main base. The wider forearm platform changes the balance and shoulder demands.

The shoulders, upper back, arms, wrists, core, and legs all contribute to the position. The performer must keep the body stacked over the forearms while controlling the hips and legs overhead.

No. Similar inverted balances appear in acrobatics, dance, gymnastics conditioning, and movement training. Pincha Mayurasana is the yoga name for the posture.