Basic description of a the Handstand Push-up: While in a handstand, lower center of mass enough for forehead to touch ground or target and then return to original position
Performing the Handstand Pushup
- Face the wall and place hands on the ground in a lunge position
- Kick up, keeping the arms locked, so both feet rest against the wall in an inverted position (upside down)
- Once in an handstand against the wall, tighten your mid-section, bring the feet together and point the toes
- Take a deep breath, tuck the chin and, with control, lower the top of the head to ground (pad the ground if control is difficult)
- To complete the movement, extend the arms (press) back to the starting position
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