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Wall handstand

Heels resting against the wall. Builds shoulder endurance and the body line before a free handstand.

Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Wall
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
shoulderstricepscoreforearms and grip

Technique

  1. Hands shoulder width, 20 to 30 cm from the wall, fingers spread.
  2. Push the floor away, shoulders shrugged up, ribs tucked, glutes squeezed.
  3. Heels touch the wall, body as close to vertical as possible, toes pointed.
  4. Look between your hands, head neutral.

Common mistakes

  • Banana: arched back and flared ribs, brace abs and glutes.
  • Bent elbows: shorten the hold, go back to push-ups in support.
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