We rarely hold this pose by itself, it is usually used as a transition in sequences.
The base can hold the hand in two ways, with the fingers facing forward and with the fingers to the side. See the photos!
I would show you two similar poses, one is shoulder stand with forearm hold and the other is reverse shoulder stand with ankle hold.
Illustration of the two types of hand positions
Videos
From back bird, this is how we transition into the reverse shoulderstand pose. Lux SeattleAcro
From back bird to reverse shoulderstand with forearm hold, Jacob Brown
Similar poses
Shoulderstand with forearm holds
The next level of the shoulderstand on hand is when the base holds the flyer’s shoulder with vertical arms and the flyer holds the base’s …
Reverse Shoulderstand with ankle holds
The flyer holds the ankles of the base, the base holds the flyer by the shoulders with straight arms. Basic pose that can be held …
Transitions, sequences that feature this pose
From Reverse Shoulderstand to Reverse Straddle Throne
This transition is one of the key elements of the washing machine called “Monkey Frog.” The base brings his legs …
From Reverse Straddle Throne to Reverse Shoulderstand on Hands
A well-known and frequently used movement, the backbend itself is called the “Waterfall.” However, from the moment the base grabs …
From Reverse Shoulderstand to Straddle bat
This transition is very simple: the base steps in toward the flyer’s thighs, effectively “placing” the flyer into the bat …
From back Bird to Reverse Shoulderstand with forearm hold
This transition is essentially a simple tilt, where the flyer moves from a horizontal to a vertical position. The base …
