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Negative hadstand push up

Shoulders
🔧 no equipment ↕ Push 🔁 reps Difficulty:

How to perform

Kick or press into a freestanding handstand with straight arms, stacked wrists, and active shoulders while using a spotter or wall if needed. Brace your core, keep your ribcage down, and protract your shoulders while locking your scapulae to prepare for a controlled descent. Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows over a three to five second count while maintaining a straight bodyline without flaring your elbows. Lightly touch your head to the ground with a neutral neck, absorbing the weight through your shoulders and triceps without bouncing. Exit safely under control by rolling out to the side or utilizing a partner, practicing on mats until your form is fully consistent.

Muscles Worked

Front delt
Secondary: Triceps, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis minor