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Hand walking is often used to keep balance in a free handstand (without a wall), and due to the shifting balance, for brief periods all the weight is held on one arm. For this reason, it helps prepare for, and is safe with the attainment of, the one-arm handstand.

See also

• Johann Hurlinger