Handstand Push Ups

An inverted press against a wall, lowering the head to the floor and pressing back up to a full handstand.

How to do it

1. Kick up into a handstand against a wall with hands shoulder-width apart.
2. Brace your core and keep your body straight.
3. Lower your head toward the floor by bending your elbows.
4. Stop just before your head touches the ground.
5. Press through your hands to return to full handstand.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• Keep your elbows at roughly 45 degrees rather than flared wide.
• Brace your core so your back does not arch away from the wall.
• Build up through pike push-ups and partial ranges first.

Muscles

Primary: Front deltoid, Triceps

Secondary: Side deltoid, Abs, Traps