Free Headstand Push-Up
The Free Headstand Push-Up is a handstand push-up progression targeting the wrists, triceps, and traps. A solid handstand is necessary for this progression, as well as adequate overhead pressing strength.
- Type Of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Shoulders, Chest, Triceps
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Equipment: Body Only
Free Headstand Push-Up
![Free Headstand Push-Up 1 Free Headstand Push-Up Beginning](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/HBPPE17_-_2.jpg)
![Free Headstand Push-Up 2 Free Headstand Push-Up End](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/HBP_PE17_-_3.jpg)
![Free Headstand Push-Up 3 Free Headstand Push-Up](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com/gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FreeHeadStandPushUp.jpg)
- Begin in a handstand with proper body alignment.
- Bending at your elbows, lower your head to the floor, touching it down just in front of your hands.
- Be sure you are fully in the headstand before pressing back up to handstand.
- Only reps that achieve a steady handstand count for your set's total.
- Maintain a steady speed and proper posterior pelvic tilt throughout.
- Perform these from a free handstand or on the wall, depending on your current ability level.
![Free Headstand Push-Up 4 Box Headstand Push-Up](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/HBP_PE15_-_1.jpg)
- Exercise: Box Headstand Push-Up
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Equipment: Elevated Surface
![Free Headstand Push-Up 5 Elevated Headstand Push-Up](https://www.gymnasticbodies.com//gymfit/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/HBP_PE18_-_2.jpg)
- Exercise: Elevated Headstand Push-Up
- Type of Exercise: Strength
- Muscles: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Equipment: Panel Mats