The 8 Most Impressive Videos from The Movement Standard

Do you know about The Movement Standard? I didn’t, until I came across the studio on Instagram recently, and even then I was a little confused. Is it yoga? Is it contemporary dancing? Male gymnastics? Finally, our intrepid Holland Murphy paid a visit to the Old East Dallas space to get to the bottom of it.

Turns out, The Movement Standard is sort of all of the above, but mashed together into
“slow-burning, ever expanding program” that offers a more holistic program than today’s typical get-fit-quick approach. And though I have yet to work up the courage to attend a class (I’m a known skipper of headstands during yoga class), I have thoroughly enjoyed watching The Movement Standard team do handstand pushups, one-handed handstands, and other gravity-defying, feet-free activities. Here are a just a few choice videos that will get you hooked.

#1.

We’re going to kick this off with a simple and perfectly executed cartwheel-slash-handstand series to get us all warmed up.

We love handstands and practice static work but that’s not the end! The goal for us to to USE IT within and link to other movement. Part of that practice is learning to enter in as many ways as possible, something we explore inside our locomotion and handstand classes. Come join us each day 1215 & 6p and Sat/Sun for extended 2 hr sessions!

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Apr 12, 2018 at 4:21pm PDT

#2. 

Next, we have a flawless handstand pushup that’s executed so smoothly, it will make you look at your own biceps and cry.

Deload day calls for an increase in overall intensity. Handstand push-ups are teachable and scalable to any looking to elevate their press game. All part of our process oriented approach to better movement.

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Mar 27, 2017 at 4:55pm PDT

#3.

Just a super casual way to drink water!

The @lovecrazywater supply is going quicker now that Summer is here so we've had to up the requirements for a sip of water.

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Jun 22, 2017 at 7:34am PDT

#4. 

This is definitely way harder than it looks.

It's hard to pass up a good shawarma. #hanging

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Jun 15, 2017 at 7:17pm PDT

#5.

Okay, this is not a video, clearly. But, dear readers, what in the name of all that is Dallas fitness is going on here? How did we get here? Someone, please explain.

Starting tomorrow 4/2 we’ll being offering two classes each day dedicated to our practice: 12:15 6p Let’s just say we are pretty excited! These classes are specifically programmed to meet your needs regardless of your level. See movementstandard.com for more info. See you soon!

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Apr 1, 2018 at 2:49pm PDT

#6.

Oh, you thought that first handstand was cool? Check out this one pulled off with just (claps) one (claps) hand (claps).

When learning a skill like the handstand it's helpful to have someone who has been there leading the way to help course correct, not just a talking head. A requirement of all of our teachers is that they walk the walk and live the movement lifestyle, which is directly transferred to the students in a tangible way as to benefit their own practice. If you're interested in learning how to implement these principles we'll be here every Wednesday from 12:15-1:30. Open to all levels.

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Feb 20, 2018 at 6:33pm PST

#7.

What are we back at the 1984 Olympics with Mitch Gaylord or something?

We post some fairly complex patterns from time to time so it's easy to misunderstand what we do. These capabilities are not expected of new students but are an example of where a process centered around establishing a proper foundation can go. We use the rings to add complexity, condition, play and so much more. Come find your level and learn how to build on it Friday's 1215-130. No experience needed.

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Jan 18, 2018 at 5:58pm PST

#8.

I’m inept.

Come get strong Tuesdays 6pm-715. #Repost @yogiyasi (@get_repost) ・・・ Snippets from bent arm day. Come get strong Tuesdays 6pm @movementstandard #bas #ropeclimb #hspu #chinup #dallas #movementculture

A post shared by The Movement Standard (@movementstandard) on Sep 24, 2017 at 4:58pm PDT