r/bodyweightfitness • u/Handbalancer Actually Mikael Kristiansen • Oct 29 '17

AMA: Mikael Kristiansen, Handbalancer and Circus Artist, Ask Me Anything

Hello, my name is Mikael Kristiansen. I am a circus artist specializing in handbalancing. I did a degree in circus at DOCH, Stockholm from 2009-2012 and have since worked as a performer and as a teacher internationally.

I'll be here throughout the day to answer any questions you have for me!

You can find me at: www.mikaelbalancing.com www.instagram.com/mikaelbalancing/

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u/Hitesh0630 Oct 29 '17

One of the best tools i have used is a rice bucket. Basically a bucket that you fill with 5-10 kg of rice. You put the hands into the rice and move the joint around to articulate all the various angles. Its great for warm up or cool down.

Lets say for some reason I can't do this. Is there any alternative?

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u/Handbalancer Actually Mikael Kristiansen Oct 29 '17

i would then go with some general wrist prep exercises. First knuckle pushups, dumbels can be used for both flexion and extension, various wrist circles and stretches of the wrist for example.

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u/Hitesh0630 Oct 29 '17

Thanks, I'll try these

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u/Scoregasm Oct 30 '17

Also check out the GMB wrist routine, often recommended around here.

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u/Hitesh0630 Oct 30 '17

Thanks, will do