Exercises / Intermediate
Weighted handstand push-ups facing the wall
- Triceps
- Upper Chest
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Weight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Put on a weighted vest, a backpack, or something similar to add weight.
Perform a wall-facing push-up, placing your feet on the wall.
Bend until your head touches the ground.
Return to the starting position to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Upper Chest
Anterior Deltoid
Serratus
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity0
- Technique35
- Cardio5
- Mobility30
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