The exercise involves holding a handstand position while using a wall for support. This helps to build upper body strength, improve balance, and develop core stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens core muscles
- Improves posture
- Increases stability and balance
- Enhances grip strength
- Improves overall body control and coordination
How to perform
- Find a clear wall space with enough room to kick up into a handstand.
- Stand facing the wall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart, about a foot away from the wall.
- Shift your weight forward onto your hands and kick one leg up towards the wall.
- As your first leg reaches the wall, kick your second leg up to meet it.
- Press your hands firmly into the ground and engage your core to hold the handstand position.
- Hold the handstand for as long as you can, aiming for at least 10-15 seconds.
- To come down, slowly lower one leg at a time back to the ground.
- Rest for a few breaths before attempting another handstand hold.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Calves
Primary
Abs
Secondary