Movements

Handstand push-up

Gymnastics

An upside-down push-up against a wall.

How it’s done

  1. Kick up to a wall, hands shoulder width.
  2. Lower your head to the floor or a mat.
  3. Press back to straight arms.

Coaching tips

Use a mat or abmat for depth. Keep the ribs down.

Scaling options

Pike push-up, box pike push-up, dumbbell press.

Not sure about a movement? Ask a coach before you start, and scale it to what feels right today.