Exercises / Beginner
Negative to assisted handstand push-ups
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Upper Chest
- Serratus
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a handstand with your feet against the wall.
Perform a slow arm flexion, controlling the descent until your head is close to the ground.
At this point, separate your feet from the wall and lower them to the ground.
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.
- Strength20
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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