Handstanding Grandma

10/06/2026

Here’s the funny part about this post: Just a few years ago, I would never have stepped outside the house wearing sweatpants! 👎

When I was growing up, my parents hated sweats. I never owned a pair of sweatpants as a kid, and when I was older, I wore them strictly for lounging around the house — not for wearing in public. 🫣

Fast forward to my 60s, and I now see the sweatsuit possibilities! 👀

They really are versatile, and with the right accessories, can be dressed up or down for so many occasions!

Most of what I’m wearing is from my closet. I put similar items in my Linktree! 🛍️

09/21/2026

Sometimes, looking back at my younger, out-of-shape self, this older version of me does seem like a dream! 💁‍♀️

But it’s not.

Being a strong, flexible, active 64-year-old grandmother is my reality — and I love it! ❤️

Getting in shape — at any age — doesn’t have to be a dream. Start today and make it happen! 🙌

09/16/2026

We didn’t visit NYC just for handstand opportunities, but they were definitely on the list! 🤸‍♂️

Before we travel anywhere, I do an internet search for interesting sculptures, murals, and other fun places that might be handstand worthy, and then add them to our itinerary! ✅

Here’s where these handstands took place:
1. DUMBO
2. Central Park
3. Central Park
4. Brooklyn Bridge
5. Brooklyn Bridge
6. The Bean Sculpture (It’s a smaller version of the of the one in Chicago.
7. The Vessel
8. Red Cube
9. Group of Four Trees

(Note to other handstanders who are afraid to handstand in public, nobody looks! 👀 Everyone is so busy looking at their phones or the scenery, they really don’t pay any attention to what you’re doing! 🤸‍♂️)

08/24/2026

A few things to point out here: I did not start with these drills to learn how to press. 💁‍♀️ (You can look back at my videos at the beginning of this year to see how my journey began.)

Also, aside from the first couple of clips, I wasn’t able to do any of these drills on the first try. But I kept at it, and I got stronger, and the drills became more accessible. 🤸‍♂️

These are drills that worked for me — meaning even though I couldn’t do them initially, I felt like I would eventually get them, and could tell they were helping me progress toward my press. 👍

There are a lot of other drills I did before these to get to this point. And there were a lot of drills I attempted that I thought I would never ever achieve, and moved on to something else.

I’m still not pressing from the floor yet, but I’m super super close — and I’ve come so far since January!

If you’re feeling discouraged about press, don’t give up! I’m proof that if you really work on it, you will make progress! 🙌

I’m not there yet, but I’m so close, I can feel it! The quest for press continues! 🙋‍♀️

Thanks to .jeong_k .aditya and numerous others for freely sharing tips and drills!

Leggings

08/21/2026

The things you see when you go back and watch your video! 😂

That was one of my sons, throwing fake punches while I worked on handstand press! 🥊 And he managed to do it without my knowledge! When you’re upside down, it’s kinda hard to look around! 👀

On another note, I’ve been pressing off of half blocks now! 🤸‍♂️ Whoop! Whoop! 🙌

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Did you see that float?!? 👀

I’m really starting to believe press is going to happen! 🙌

I’ve gone from the wall, to a ball, to a few blocks, and now I’m down to one — and feeling more confident (and excited) with my efforts! 💁‍♀️

Moments like this make me so glad I started this journey — and more determined than ever to finally press from the ground! 🤸‍♂️

Stay tuned! The quest for press continues! 🤩

08/14/2026

To the average person, two seconds seems like nothing. 🥱

To those of us trying desperately to work on toe taps, it seems like a whole lotta something! 💃

I started working on toe taps in JANUARY of this year with the hopes that they will someday help me land a handstand press. I really wasn’t seeing much progress with my efforts, and then just in the past couple of weeks, I noticed a difference! 👀

I’m posting my progress for three reasons:
1. I want other people who are on this press journey to see that it really does get better the more you do it. 👍
2. I want other people to see that it’s not too late to start new things — and to experience progress in your journey. 😻
3. I want to remind myself of the progress I’ve made over the past eight months. Sometimes, I start feeling a little discouraged because I’m not pressing yet, but a quick look back at my videos shows me how far I’ve come, and how close I am to getting it! 👏

Don’t be afraid to start working on something you’ve been wanting to do — even if you’re in your 60s like me! And don’t give up! Just making the effort is progress! 🙌

The quest for press continues! 🤸‍♂️

08/11/2026

The only place you’ll see me wearing that first outfit is around the house — and not just on my birthday, I wouldn’t look like that going to the grocery! 🫣

I know there are some people who quit caring about what they look like after a certain age, but I don’t know what that age is! 🤷‍♀️

I feel better when I’m presenting my best self (no matter what the occasion), and that helps put me in a good mood, and gives a big boost to my confidence level! 💃

That doesn’t mean you have to wear something new! This fun Free People jumpsuit has been in my closet for at least 🔟 years! I love the pattern, I love how I feel when I wear it, and I love that I still get compliments! 🤸‍♂️

When was the last time you wore something you loved and really felt good about? 💁‍♀️

08/10/2026

I could NOT do this drill the first time I tried it — or the second or the third! 😩

I even had my husband push me against the wall to help me stay as I brought my legs down! 🤦‍♀️

What’s so great about this drill is that it helps you on the compression part and allows you to experience that feeling of bringing your toes to your arms! 🙌

Remember press is not a one size fits all journey! Try all the drills and find the ones that resonate with you! 🤸‍♂️

I’m not pressing yet, but I’m a whole lot closer than I was when I started! The quest for press continues! 🙋‍♀️