Exercises / Intermediate
Deep handstand push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Serratus
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Parallettes
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform pinwheel push-ups on parallel bars.
Attempt to lower your head below the level of the bars.
Attempt to keep your body straight (rather than arched) to maintain balance.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
Serratus
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength75
- Explosivity5
- Technique75
- Cardio5
- Mobility50
Sessions
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