How to perform Bodyweight Handstand Push Up with proper form
Setup
- Start Position: Face a wall for support. Kick into a handstand position with your back against the wall.
- Hand Placement: Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground, about 6-12 inches from the wall.
Execution
- Body Alignment: Keep your body straight from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
- Lowering Phase: Bend your elbows to lower your head towards the ground. Keep elbows close to your body.
- Depth: Aim for your head to touch or come close to the ground.
- Pushing Phase: Press through your palms to push back up to the starting position while keeping a tight core.
Key Points
- Breathing: Inhale as you lower your body; exhale when pushing back up.
- Control: Avoid letting your feet or legs sag. Maintain a straight line.
- Wall Support: Use the wall for balance; don't rely on it to push up.
Tips
- Work on shoulder strength and flexibility beforehand.
- If new to the movement, practice partial range of motion first.
- Ensure a strong base with a proper grip on the ground.
Exercises

Arnold Press, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Arnold Press, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Around The World, Dumbbell
Type: Core
Target: Shoulders, Chest
Synergist: Back

Ball Slams, Medicine Ball
Type: Core, Upper
Target: Shoulders, Back
Synergist: Chest, Abs

Battle Ropes, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Core
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back

Behind The Neck Press, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Behind The Neck Press, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Behind The Neck Press, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Clean, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

Clean and Jerk, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Push
Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms

Deadlift High Pull, Barbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Pull
Target: Shoulders, Glutes, Quadriceps
Synergist: Hamstrings, Biceps, Forearms, Calves, Back

Face Pull, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Back

Front Raise, Barbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back

Front Raise, Cable
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back

Front Raise, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back

Front Raise, Band
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back

Front Raise, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back

Handstand Push Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Push
Target: Shoulders
Synergist: Chest, Back, Triceps

Kettlebell Swing, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Lower, Core
Target: Shoulders, Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Chest, Calves

Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell
Type: Upper, Lower, Core
Target: Shoulders, Glutes
Synergist: Hamstrings, Chest, Calves
