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Frog Stand exercise illustration

Frog Stand

Balancing on the hands with the knees resting on bent elbows, the first arm balance in gymnastics and a step toward the handstand.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Strength
Pattern
Anti-extension
Mainly works
Front delts and triceps
Also
Abdominals and forearms

Cues

  1. Hands shoulder width, fingers spread
  2. Knees on the bent elbows
  3. Lean forward until the feet lift