Shoulders
Handstand Push-Ups
An advanced bodyweight press performed upside down against a wall, building strength in the shoulders and triceps.
Energy burned
≈ 20 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.5 kcal/min
Estimate range 15–25 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked8 %
Effort during a set5.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Place your hands on the floor about shoulder width apart a few inches from a wall.
- 2Kick up into a handstand with your heels against the wall.
- 3Keep your body tight and your core braced.
How to perform
- 1Lower your head slowly toward the floor by bending your elbows.
- 2Touch the floor lightly with your head.
- 3Press back up until your arms are straight.
- 4Keep your body in a straight line.
