Handstand Push-Ups

Handstand Push-Ups — Start position
Start position
Handstand Push-Ups — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Expert
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. With your back to the wall bend at the waist and place both hands on the floor at shoulder width.

  2. Kick yourself up against the wall with your arms straight. Your body should be upside down with the arms and legs fully extended. Keep your whole body as straight as possible. Tip: If doing this for the first time, have a spotter help you. Also, make sure that you keep facing the wall with your head, rather than looking down.

  3. Slowly lower yourself to the ground as you inhale until your head almost touches the floor. Tip: It is of utmost importance that you come down slow in order to avoid head injury.

  4. Push yourself back up slowly as you exhale until your elbows are nearly locked.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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