strength · bodyweight
Freestanding Handstand Push-Up
Elite pressing strength and balance — the king of bodyweight shoulders.
3 × 3–5 8 minrest 60s
Equipment
bodyweight
Rest
60s between sets
Primary muscles
shoulders
Also works
triceps, core
How to do it
- Kick up to a freestanding handstand.
- Balance on fingertips, then lower with control.
- Press back to lockout without touching the wall.
- Bail out safely when finished.
Form cues
- ✓Brace core
- ✓Full range of motion
- ✓Slow, controlled tempo
Common mistakes
- ✗Rushing reps
- ✗Losing tension at the top
Progressions
- Master form → add reps → progress to harder variation
