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Peter McGoran

Learn how to do perfect handstand in four minutes with Belfast's Movement Loft

The latest in our Learn A New Skill series is definitely the most physically challenging yet - but if you've ever wanted to try and handstand, the coaches at The Movement Loft are here to show you how it's done. 

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The Movement Loft is Belfast's very own facility specialising in the artform of movement. Located on the city's Ravenhill Road, the unique space has been created by founders and coaches David Orchin and Nick Simpson. 

Nick is Belfast's leading coach in hand balancing and handstands.

"Handstands are so much more than just balancing on your hands," Nick said. 

"They require good mobility, strength, body awareness and most of all - patience.

"Learning to handstand is very much a journey but hopefully with this step-by-step guide we recorded, it will give you the confidence that achieving a good handstand is way less daunting than it seems.

"Just follow the few simple tips in this video and you'll master the basics really quickly."

Watch the video in full at the top of the article.

For more tips and information on everything movement-based, head to The Movement Loft online. You can also take part in the gym's brand new online classes. These take place every day and include elements of a typical Movement Loft class - bodyweight strength training, handstanding, movement and mindfulness. 

Head to the class timetable to book in - first class is free of charge.

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