C2W Handstand Push Up Progressions
Muscles worked
- Front Shoulder
- Tricep
- Upper Chest
- Serratus
- Side Shoulder
Form Cues
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Place hands 30-50cm away from the wall so the body is at a slight angle, not completely vertical
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Keep the core tight and glutes+abs engaged
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Maintain balance with your finger pressure
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Move slowly with control, especially during the eccentric
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Pause a brief second at the top to ensure you are rebalanced
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Bring the head in front of the hands, forming an equilateral triangle between hands and head
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Completely open the shoulders at the top
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Spot the floor to maintain balance and track the range of motion
Progressions
01 Partial C2W Handstand Push Up
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Start in C2W handstand position
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Lower body slightly, bending elbows
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Push back up to starting position
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Maintain vertical forearms
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Avoid elbow flare
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Keep shoulders slightly protracted
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Focus on controlled movement
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02 C2W Handstand Push Up Negatives
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Start in C2W handstand position
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Lower slowly to bottom position
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Maintain control throughout descent
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Keep forearms vertical
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Avoid elbow flare
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Focus on eccentric strength
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Use legs to return to starting position
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03 C2W Handstand Push Ups
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Start in C2W handstand position
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Lower until head nearly touches ground
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Push back up to full extension
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Keep forearms vertical throughout
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Maintain slight shoulder protraction
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Avoid excessive elbow flare
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Focus on controlled, fluid movement
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04 Deep C2W Handstand Push Ups
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Start in C2W handstand on elevated surface
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Lower past normal bottom position
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Push back up to full extension
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Maintain vertical forearms
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Keep shoulders slightly protracted
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Focus on full range of motion
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Control the movement throughout
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05 Full ROM C2W Handstand Push Ups
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Start in C2W handstand position
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Lower until head forms triangle with hands
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Push back up to full extension
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Maintain vertical forearms throughout
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Keep elbows close to body
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Focus on full shoulder elevation at top
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Control the entire movement
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Common mistakes
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