Exercises / Intermediate
Handstand
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
- Serratus
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a pike push-up.
Maintain balance without moving your hands.
Help yourself by controlling with your shoulders, elbows, and wrists.
In this variation, it doesn't matter if there is a small arch in your back, as long as it is not excessive.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
Serratus
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength30
- Explosivity0
- Technique45
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Handstand Strength
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Upper Trapezius
47 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Easy Handstand
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Upper Trapezius
51 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Handstand and Shoulders
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Upper Trapezius
65 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Bakugo - Planche - Front
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Upper Trapezius
60 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Beast Handstand And Core
Triceps ∙ Abs ∙ Hip Flexors ∙ Anterior Deltoid
86 min · 13 exercises
Intermediate
Planche routine - Viktor Kamenov
Triceps ∙ Abs ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest
46 min · 9 exercises
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