Handstand Push-up — Form Analysis
Master bodyweight strength with the Handstand Push Up.
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Common Mistakes
Piking at the Hips
Piking occurs when the hips are excessively bent, creating an 'L' shape rather than a straight body line. This shifts the load away from the shoulders and onto the lower back, reducing the effectiveness of the exercise for shoulder development and increasing lumbar spine stress.
Insufficient Depth
Failing to lower the head fully to the ground (or a mat) means you're not achieving a full range of motion. This limits the strength gains in the shoulders and triceps, as the muscles aren't worked through their complete contractile range.
Flared Elbows
Allowing the elbows to flare out wide to the sides places undue stress on the shoulder joint capsule and rotator cuff muscles. This can lead to impingement or other shoulder injuries over time, and reduces triceps engagement.
