Exercises / Intermediate
Handstand to pseudo-planche
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a handstand.
Allow your body to drop, while bending your arms.
Lower to the parallel position to the ground with bent elbows, you don't need to hold the position, just mark it.
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.
- Strength50
- Explosivity0
- Technique45
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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