Wall Assisted Handstand Press
Explanatory Video
Description
The wall-assisted handstand press is an advanced strength drill designed to build the necessary power and coordination for a freestanding press to handstand. Stand facing away from a wall or with your back to it. Place your hands on the floor shoulder-width apart. Lean your weight forward into your shoulders until your hips start to lift. Use the wall to lean your back or hips against for stability as you focus on pressing through the floor, keeping your elbows locked, and slowly raising your legs into a vertical handstand position. Control the descent to maximize strength gains.
Difficulty & Category
Intermediate
Dynamic
Affected Muscles
Deltoid (Anterior)
Deltoid (Lateral)
Triceps Brachii
Trapezius (Upper)
Rectus Abdominis
Erector Spinae
Body Areas
Shoulders
Arms
Back
Core
Equipment
Other
Progressions
The Press to Handstand is an advanced calisthenics exercise that requires strength, balance, and control. Begin in a standing position with your feet together. Bend forward at the hips, placing your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground. Engage your core and shift your weight onto your hands. With control, lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight, and press them upwards into a handstand position. Maintain a tight core and straight body line as you hold the handstand. To return, lower your legs with control back to the starting position.
Dynamic
Advanced
Similar Exercises
The Bent Arm Press to Handstand is an advanced calisthenics exercise that requires significant upper body strength, balance, and control. To perform this exercise, start in a bent arm position with your hands placed shoulder-width apart on the ground. Engage your core and press through your hands to lift your body upward while keeping your elbows bent. As you rise, shift your weight forward and kick your legs up towards the ceiling, aiming to achieve a vertical handstand position. Focus on maintaining a straight body line and control your descent as you return to the starting position. This exercise primarily targets the shoulders, triceps, and core, making it an excellent choice for building upper body strength and stability.
Dynamic
Advanced
The Tuck Planche is an advanced isometric exercise that requires significant upper body and core strength. To perform this exercise, start by placing your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground. Lean forward, lifting your feet off the ground while tucking your knees towards your chest. Your back should be parallel to the ground, and your arms should remain straight. Hold this position, keeping your core engaged and your body stable.
Isometric
Intermediate
Last updated: 3/1/2026