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Handstand push-up

Push while inverted — a vertical strength benchmark.

About this skill

Start with pike push-ups and wall HSPU. Freestanding HSPU needs solid balance and controlled ROM.

Prerequisites

  • 30 s freestanding handstand
  • 8 pike push-ups
  • 3 wall HSPU

Progression ladder

  • 1

    Pike push-up

    3×8–10

    Hips high, head toward floor.

    Focus: Vertical push

  • 2

    Elevated pike HSPU

    3×5–8

    Feet on bench.

    Focus: Steeper angle

  • 3

    Wall HSPU

    3×3–5

    Chest to wall.

    Focus: Full ROM

  • 4

    Deficit wall HSPU

    3×2–4

    Hands on blocks.

    Focus: Range

  • 5

    Freestanding HSPU

    3×1–3

    Off wall.

    Focus: Balance + strength

Training tips

Stay braced and lower until head nearly touches floor (wall version).