Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up
The Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the chest, traps and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
How to do the Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up
Start in a push-up position with your feet against a sturdy wall and hands placed firmly on the floor a few feet away.
Walk your feet up the wall while simultaneously walking your hands backward toward the base until your body is fully inverted in a handstand.
Engage your core and keep your glutes tight to maintain a straight, stable line against the wall.
Inhale as you bend your elbows to lower your head slowly toward the floor in a controlled descent.
Press through your palms and exhale as you push yourself back up to the starting handstand position.
Carefully walk your feet down and hands forward to return safely to the floor.
Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up FAQs
What muscles does the Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up work?
The Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the chest, traps and core. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up?
None. The Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Wall Walk to Handstand Push-Up go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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