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Handstand Pushup

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Also known as: handstand pushups, handstand push up, wall handstand pushup

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Demonstration

Handstand Pushup demonstration animation
Demo: Handstand Push-Up — © Gym visual

How to perform

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  1. Find a wall and face away from it, standing a few feet away.
  2. Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart and kick your feet up against the wall, coming into a handstand position.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your head towards the ground, keeping your body in a straight line.
  4. Push through your hands and extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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