Wall headstand pushup - Movement

Also known as: Handstand pushup.


Difficulty	Intermediate
Velocity	Dynamic
Symmetry	Bilateral
Athlete	Joseph R.
Video length	16 s

Technique

Start in a position of Chest-to-wall handstand.
Place your hands a little distance away from the wall.
Bend your elbows back (avoid letting them flare out) and lean forward while going down.
Adjust the distance from the wall and the forward lean so that your body stays fully straight the whole time.
It is common to arch the back, especially on the way up; try to correct that over time, as it is a compensation pattern for lack of shoulder strength.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

Back
Serratus anterior
Shoulders
Triceps
Neck

Secondary

Chest
Forearms

Individual muscles

Lower trapezius
Serratus anterior
Anterior deltoid
Middle deltoid
Triceps brachii (long head)
Triceps brachii (medial head)
Triceps brachii (lateral head)
Upper trapezius
Levator scapulae

Equipment

Free Wall

Appears in

Strength

Back Chest Triceps Shoulders Neck Forearms Bent-arm Vertical pushing

Calisthenics skills

Handstand pushup

Joint movements

Shoulderelevation flexion upward

trains stretches

Progressions

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Headstand pushup

Advanced

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Rings shoulder stand

Advanced

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Wall handstand pushup

Advanced

Regressions

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