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What is CrossFit > The Exercises > Handstand Push-ups

Setup

 

  • Face the wall and place your hands on the ground outside of shoulder-width

  • 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

  • Bring your feet together and stay tight in your core 

Execution

 

  • Slowly lower yourself by bending your arms until the top of your head touches the ground (or abmat if you're using one)

  • Extend your arms pressing yourself back into the starting position with arms locked out 

Tips

 

  • Using an abmat makes it more comfortable to bring your head to the ground

Works

 

  • Shoulders

  • Traps

  • Upper back

Good for

 

  • Upper body push strength

  • Upper body condtioning

 

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