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Handstand push-up

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Handstand push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts, chest, and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front deltsChestAbs

Equipment
Bodyweight
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  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.

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Harder variations

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