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Handstand Push-up

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Find a wall and face away from it, standing a few feet away.
  2. Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart and kick your feet up against the wall, coming into a handstand position.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)ShouldersChestCore

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