Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap
Wall handstand taps build strength & balance! Advanced core & upper body workout.
The Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core and back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap
Begin by facing the wall and place your hands on the ground about a foot away from it. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart.
Kick up into a handstand position with your feet against the wall for balance.
Once fully inverted and stable, shift your weight onto one arm and carefully remove the other hand from the floor.
Tap the shoulder of the arm supporting your weight with the free hand.
Return the free hand back to the floor and stabilize your handstand.
Shift your weight onto the other arm and repeat the shoulder tap on the opposite side.
Continue to alternate shoulder taps for the desired number of reps, maintaining a tight core and controlled movements throughout the exercise.
If you begin to feel unstable, come down from the handstand safely by walking your feet down the wall or splitting your legs and rotating out of the handstand.
Please note that this is an advanced-level exercise that requires prior handstand proficiency, good upper body strength, and core control. Practice against a wall before attempting freestanding shoulder taps. Ensure safety by having a spotter or practicing in an open area to prevent injury.
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Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap work?
The Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap?
None. The Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Against-Wall Handstand Shoulder-Tap variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Decline Shoulder-Tap, Against-Wall Downward Dog Push-Up, Handstand Hold and Shoulder Handstand Wall Press.
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