How to do the Handstand Hold, step by step
- Set your hands shoulder-width about a hand's width from the wall.
- Kick or walk up into the handstand.
- Push the floor away hard and drive your shoulders up to your ears.
- Squeeze your abs, glutes, and legs.
- Hold the position and come down under control.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Bent armslock your elbows out fully.
- Arched backpull your ribs in, squeeze your glutes.
- Shoulders sinkactively push the floor away.
How to scale the Handstand Hold
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Chest to the wall after a wall walk
- Pike hold with feet on a box
- Shorter hold intervals
Also known as
Hs hold
Benchmarks with Handstand Hold
- Marguerita50 reps for time, each rep: 1 Burpee, 1 Push-up, 1 Jumping Jack, 1 Sit-up, 1 Handstand
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.