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Animated demonstration of the handstand push-up exercise, targeting the Triceps using Body weight.

handstand push-up

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulderschestcore

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Find a wall and face away from it, standing a few feet away.

  2. Step 2: Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart and kick your feet up against the wall, coming into a handstand position.

  3. Step 3: Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.

  4. Step 4: Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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