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by tomcdonnell 1466 days ago
You think it's the balance, but consider that the more strength you have, the less balance you need. For example with more forearm strength you will be able to lean further onto your fingertips. With more shoulder, arm, and abdominal strength, starting from a handstand position you will be able to pivot at your shoulders and bend all the way down to a planche position. So work on your strength, and handstands will become a lot easier.
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Here is a video demonstrating the 'handstand to planche' move.

https://youtu.be/SVr1lBxURSE

As far as I can tell, all handstand to planche, and frankly all planche videos are CGI, because this move is impossible. /s

Interesting thing about this one is that he doesn't put is palms down but balances on the fingers and thumbs. I put the weight on my palms, most youtube handstand explainers say that's ok.