Triceps · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Handstand
The handstand is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps, while also engaging the shoulders and core. It requires significant balance, strength, and coordination to perform safely and effectively.
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders and Core
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Triceps
How to do Handstand, step by step
- Find an open space with enough room to perform a handstand.
- Place your hands on the ground shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward.
- Kick your legs up towards the wall, using your core and shoulders to maintain balance.
- Once in a handstand position, engage your triceps to support your body weight.
- Hold the handstand for as long as you can maintain balance.
- To come down, slowly lower your legs back to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Handstand in SPLYT
Handstand is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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