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What is CrossFit > The Exercises > Handstand Push-ups
Setup
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Face the wall and place your hands on the ground outside of shoulder-width
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As your hand make contact with the gound, kick your feet up with your arms locked out so that both feet make contact with the wall
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Bring your feet together and stay tight in your core
Execution
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Slowly lower yourself by bending your arms until the top of your head touches the ground (or abmat if you're using one)
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Extend your arms pressing yourself back into the starting position with arms locked out
Tips
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Using an abmat makes it more comfortable to bring your head to the ground
Works
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Shoulders
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Traps
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Upper back
Good for
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Upper body push strength
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Upper body condtioning
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