Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap
The Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the core and traps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
How to do the Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap
Start in a push-up position on the floor with your feet touching the base of a sturdy wall.
Place your hands shoulder-width apart and firmly press your palms into the ground.
Step your feet up onto the wall and begin walking your hands backward while walking your feet up the wall.
Continue moving closer to the wall until your body is fully extended in a handstand position.
Hold briefly at the top while keeping your core tight and arms strong.
Slowly reverse the movement by walking your hands forward and your feet down the wall to return to the starting position.
Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap FAQs
What muscles does the Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap work?
The Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap mainly works the shoulders and triceps, with help from the core and traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap?
None. The Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Wall Walk to Handstand Shoulder-Tap 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 Shoulder-Tap go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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