Handstand Push-Up

What it is

This advanced bodyweight movement builds significant upper body strength and control. You press your entire bodyweight overhead while inverted, primarily engaging your shoulders and triceps.

Technique tips

• Maintain a straight body line throughout the movement.
• Control your descent slowly to protect your head.
• Breathe in as you lower, out as you press up.
• Push powerfully through your hands to lockout.
• Keep your gaze towards the wall, not down.
• Use a spotter or practice partial reps initially.

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.