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Handstand Push-up

Shoulders & Triceps

The handstand push-up is an advanced overhead pressing movement performed inverted against a wall. It builds exceptional shoulder and tricep strength and requires significant body control and balance.

How to

  1. Kick up into a handstand against the wall, hands about 6–12 inches from the base.
  2. Lower your head toward the ground in a controlled manner.
  3. Touch the top of your head to the floor (or an ab mat for scaling).
  4. Press back to full lockout, arms completely extended.
  5. Keep your core tight and body as vertical as possible throughout.

Muscles

ShouldersTricepsCoreArms