Muscle Groups
- Abs and Core
- Biceps
- Hips & Buttocks
- Shoulders
- Triceps
Purposes
- Strengthens upper body.
- Strengthens shoulders.
- Increases whole-body stability.
Overview
Hand Stand Pushups with wall support develop full-body strength. This exercise is advanced and should be performed with supervision. Build a strong level of strength in the shoulders and upper-body before attempting this exercise. Coordination and balance are improved.
Description
- Stand in front of a sturdy wall.
- Set your hands on the ground and carefully kick one leg up, followed by the other leg, onto the wall
- Carefully lower yourself until your forehead near touches the ground.
- Then push yourself back up again, straightening your arms.
- Repeat for a specified number of reps.
Mistakes
- Placing the hands too close or too far from the wall.
- Coming down from the handstand with both feet, making the touchdown too hard.
