How to Do a Headstand Illustrated Step-by-Step

By Ann Pizer, About.com Guide

Updated July 06, 2012

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Come to your hands and knees with the wrists underneath the shoulders and the knees underneath the hips.

Bring your elbows to the floor forearm’s distance apart.

Interlace your fingers, tucking the outermost pinky underneath.

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