Handstand Push-up

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Learn how to do the Handstand Push-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders, Chest, Core.

Handstand Push-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Handstand Push-up

Follow these steps to perform the Handstand Push-up with correct form:

  1. 1Find a wall and face away from it, standing a few feet away.
  2. 2Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart and kick your feet up against the wall, coming into a handstand position.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. 4Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Handstand Push-up Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulderschestcore

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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