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Handstand Push-Up

Handstand Push-Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: expert.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelexpert
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
triceps, shoulders
Secondary muscles
chest, core
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How to do it

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

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