Kipping Handstand Push-up
Description
This exercise involves performing a handstand push-up while using a kipping motion to generate momentum and assist with the movement. It requires upper body strength, core stability, and coordination.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kipping Handstand Push-up Instructions
- Start in a push-up position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
- Kick your feet up towards the wall behind you, keeping your legs straight and your toes pointed.
- As your feet reach the wall, push your hips up towards the ceiling and allow your head to come down towards the ground.
- Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.
- Push back up to the starting position, straightening your arms and returning your head to the starting position.
- As you come back down, kick your feet back towards the wall and repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
Kipping Handstand Push-up Form & Visual
Kipping Handstand Push-up Benefits
- Increases upper body strength and endurance
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Develops core strength and stability
- Enhances overall body control and coordination
- Challenges and improves cardiovascular fitness
- Can be modified to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities
Kipping Handstand Push-up Muscles Worked
- Deltoids
- Triceps
- Pectoralis major
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Latissimus dorsi
- Abdominals
