We all need a balanced lifestyle. Plenty training - yes, but other relaxations are important. For today's guys, however, their lifestyle IS balance, and training for the strength and agility which that requires. Mainly, but not exclusively, hand balancing.

We love acrobatic gymnasts where guys work together to create amazing balances and other combinations. We also try to develop basic handstands in anyone who trains in our vicinity! Today we celebrate the art - everything from 'just give it a try' to really getting the body shape and line perfect for gymnastics competitions. So, in no particular order, here we go! The Ossolodkov brothers - potential world champions" More of them... Let's support the kids... A planche is still a hand balance... Shape training - grind mode Which is correct - left or right? Your answer should be - LEFT! Here's the perfect shoulder line: This next is not really a handstand, but we like it... It's good to practice handstand walking - especially backwards like that! And this guy needs to work on his leg control...

 Let's start with a spectacular semifinal performance from Spain Got Talent, featuring Venezuelan father and son team... we've seen Christiano in action  many times before: here he is as Mowgli: Warming up backstage:  ...and on paralles in the park: Next, an acro pair begin with a cannonball turn which we saw before, and then an additional balance move: Jack and Tiego start to climb the ladder... Here's an interesting headcam view of the first part of the move:   A young acrobat is thrown here in an aerial cartwheel as part of a little training compilation: Try juggling while stretching the feet: Try this at home with Riley: Russian levers and manna: Mikael: Ilya: Pavel: At the pool: Pushups: Au naturel... Back flip straight to handstand - Yevgeny: That is kewl! Basic handstand (shape could be better): Using the bar: Just a few stills to finish: That's a bit of a 'banana back' though. And finally for now: how to kiss your partner: