Straight Arm Frog Stand

The next step after you have mastered the Frog Stand is to refine it so that you are doing it with straight arms. Having your arms straight will mean that your elbows will have considerably less support. This will require significantly more work from your core to hold the position. In addition, this will develop greater shoulder strength and wrist flexibility.

For those working toward the planche, this makes a great intermediary step between the basic Frog Stand and the tucked planche. Many have found that they can hold a Basic Frog Stand for a minute or more, but still be unable to hold a tucked planche for even a second. Proficiency in this straight arm drill will bridge the gap nicely, as it requires a similar forward lean angle to a tucked planche.

January 7, 2007 | Filed Under Exercises | 2 Comments

The Frog Stand

The Frog Stand is an entry level gymnastic skill. A good exercise by itself, as it develops wrist strength, static strength in the shoulder girdle, core activation, and balance. However, the Frog Stand also serves as a developmental exercise toward several other skills including handstands and planches. Watch this blog for some variations and skills that develop out of the Frog Stand.