Exercises / Advanced
90° push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Advanced
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a handstand position.
Perform a controlled descent from handstand to pseudo-planche.
When you reach the position, use the strength of your shoulders to return to handstand.
Initially, you may use a slight bounce and arch your back slightly to help you rise, then gradually clean it up.
Can be done on the floor or on push-up grips.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Serratus
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength85
- Explosivity0
- Technique65
- Cardio5
- Mobility30
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