In beginning acrobatics, instructors will frequently talk about figures, such as a mountain top or a bicycle. Learn about the shoulder strength required to do a handstand with help from a professional circus performer in this free video on acrobat figures.

Expert: Paul Anderson
Contact: www.abccircus.com
Bio: Paul Anderson is a professional circus performer who has studied throughout Europe and the United States. He runs a circus school in Hollywood, Fla.