Kipping Handstand Push-up
Description
The kipping handstand push-up uses a hip kip (explosive hip extension) to assist the pressing phase of a handstand push-up. It allows higher rep output than strict HSPUs and is commonly used in CrossFit workouts.
Equipment Required
Kipping Handstand Push-up Instructions
- Kick up into a wall-supported handstand. Hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Lower your head toward the floor by bending at the elbows.
- At the bottom, tuck your knees slightly toward your chest.
- Explosively extend your hips and legs upward while pressing with your arms.
- The hip kip assists the pressing phase.
- Lock out at the top.
- This allows more reps than strict HSPUs.
- Master strict HSPUs first for shoulder safety.
Kipping Handstand Push-up Form & Visual
Kipping Handstand Push-up Benefits
- Higher rep output than strict HSPUs
- Develops overhead pressing endurance
- CrossFit competition exercise
- Builds explosive pressing power
- Develops kipping mechanics
- Conditioning benefit from high rep sets
Kipping Handstand Push-up Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Upper trapezius
- Hip flexors (kip)
- Core (stabilizer)
Kipping Handstand Push-up Variations & Alternatives
- Handstand Push-Up (strict)
- Pike Push-Up
- Deficit Handstand Push-Up
- Freestanding Handstand Push-Up
- Wall Walk
