Exercise technique: Handstand push-up

Abigail Johnson, Melanie Meador, Meghan Bodamer, Emily Langford, Ronald L. Snarr

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Abstract

This column provides a description of the proper exercise technique for the handstand push-up. this dynamic exercise incorporates components of 3 key movements (i.e., handstand, shoulder press, and push-up) designed to increase strength, endurance, and stability in the upper extremities. this exercise can provide benefits to athletes involved in gymnastics, acrobatics, or those requiring upper-body balance and stabilization. thus, practitioners should consider the implementation of the handstand pushup into an exercise regimen. for a video abstract of this article, see supplemental digital content 1, http://links.lww.com/scj/a245.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-123
Number of pages5
JournalStrength and Conditioning Journal
Volume41
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2019

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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