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Handstand push up

Shoulders
🔧 no equipment ↕ Push 🔁 reps Difficulty:

How to perform

Start standing with your hands shoulder-width apart on a wall, facing forward. Using your legs to stabilize, walk your body upwards until your arms are fully extended. Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position by bending your elbows, maintaining a straight body line.

Muscles Worked

Front DeltRear DeltSide DeltTriceps
Secondary: Clavicular Head, Flexor Carpi Radialis, Traps, Latissimus Dorsi, Rectus Abdominus

Tips

Place your hands 8-10 inches from the wall to avoid hip contact. Consider using parallettes for increased range and wrist comfort. Focus on deliberate, slow movements to maximize muscle work. Avoid speeding through reps to maintain balance and head contact.