If you REALLY want to test your push-up strength, you can raise your feet all the way up so your body is vertical – a handstand push-up. Handstand push-ups are a ninja-level exercise. However, being completely upside-down changes the agonist (target muscle) of the movement. In this ...
Choose one of the following variations as a starting point and perform 3 sets of between 4 and 8 repetitions with periods of between 1 and 2 min of rest between each set. When you can do 3 sets of 8, move on to the next exercise in the progression. 1. Incline pike push ups (a.k...
Assisted handstand push-ups There are several methods of performing assisted HSPUs. Each has benefits, and the various methods should all be used in the progress toward a freestanding HSPU. Doing HSPUs against a wall allows the balance factor to be removed from the exercise so you can begin ...
In search of the perfect press to go along with your pull-up practice? Look no further than the handstand push-up! It'll take time to master, but the benefits are undeniable!
Sure, a handstand is a fun trick to have up your sleeve. But as any expert inverter will tell you, learning how to do a handstand is more than just a cool photo op. Thisadvanced yoga poseis an incredible feat of strength and balance. The many benefits of handstands make them an espe...
With any new skill, it is important to first focus on building a solid foundationand then advance slowly through each progression. Inpart one ofYour Journey to a Handstand Push-up, we began by building the foundation for your bent-arm strength and balance with the headstand. ...
if you use this all the time it may make it harder to do anything where you need the shoulder width or more narrow hand position. For this reason it is best to mix it up. In any case this technique can be a useful addition to your bag of tricks, and a form of progression you ca...
Handstand Push-Up Benefits Handstand push-ups are far from easy, so you may be wondering if they’re worth learning and adding to your workouts. Here are the main benefits of handstand push-ups: Improved balance and agility– handstand push-ups have their origin in gymnastics. They don’t ...