Handstand Push Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Serratus Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 6.5
- Alternate Names
- Handstand Push-up, Handstand Press
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Handstand Push Up
- Position yourself in a handstand against a wall or unsupported depending on skill level.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your head nears the ground.
- Push through your palms to lift your body back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to arch excessively
- Not keeping elbows close to the body
- Moving too quickly and losing control
Modifications
- Perform a pike push-up as a regression.
- Use a wall for support while getting into the handstand position.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance.
- Kick up into the handstand with controlled momentum.
- Lower yourself slowly to maintain form and prevent injury.
Handstand Push Up Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
strength
triceps
shoulders
body weight
advanced
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