Technique
- Place your feet on a box or elevated surface and your hands on the ground.
- Walk your hands toward the box until your torso is vertical and your hips are over your shoulders.
- Hold this inverted “L” position.
Form tips
- Aim to align your hips vertically over your shoulders.
- Keep your arms straight and actively push against the floor.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Neck
Secondary
- Back
- Shoulders
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Upper trapezius
- Levator scapulae
Equipment
Appears in
Joint movements
Shoulderelevation
trains stretches
Progressions
Back-to-wall handstand
Novice
Chest-to-wall handstand
Novice
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