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C2W Handstand Push Up Progressions

Muscles worked

  • Front Shoulder
  • Tricep
  • Upper Chest
  • Serratus
  • Side Shoulder

Form Cues

  • Place hands 30-50cm away from the wall so the body is at a slight angle, not completely vertical

  • Keep the core tight and glutes+abs engaged

  • Maintain balance with your finger pressure

  • Move slowly with control, especially during the eccentric

  • Pause a brief second at the top to ensure you are rebalanced

  • Bring the head in front of the hands, forming an equilateral triangle between hands and head

  • Completely open the shoulders at the top

  • Spot the floor to maintain balance and track the range of motion

Progressions

  1. 01

    Partial C2W Handstand Push Up

    • Start in C2W handstand position

    • Lower body slightly, bending elbows

    • Push back up to starting position

    • Maintain vertical forearms

    • Avoid elbow flare

    • Keep shoulders slightly protracted

    • Focus on controlled movement

  2. 02

    C2W Handstand Push Up Negatives

    • Start in C2W handstand position

    • Lower slowly to bottom position

    • Maintain control throughout descent

    • Keep forearms vertical

    • Avoid elbow flare

    • Focus on eccentric strength

    • Use legs to return to starting position

  3. 03

    C2W Handstand Push Ups

    • Start in C2W handstand position

    • Lower until head nearly touches ground

    • Push back up to full extension

    • Keep forearms vertical throughout

    • Maintain slight shoulder protraction

    • Avoid excessive elbow flare

    • Focus on controlled, fluid movement

  4. 04

    Deep C2W Handstand Push Ups

    • Start in C2W handstand on elevated surface

    • Lower past normal bottom position

    • Push back up to full extension

    • Maintain vertical forearms

    • Keep shoulders slightly protracted

    • Focus on full range of motion

    • Control the movement throughout

  5. 05

    Full ROM C2W Handstand Push Ups

    • Start in C2W handstand position

    • Lower until head forms triangle with hands

    • Push back up to full extension

    • Maintain vertical forearms throughout

    • Keep elbows close to body

    • Focus on full shoulder elevation at top

    • Control the entire movement

Common mistakes

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