Exercise technique: Handstand push-up

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.