Shoulder Stand

Explanatory Video(2)

Description

Start in a tucked position on the parallettes or floor. Lean forward, placing your shoulders on the bars (or ground) while keeping your elbows tucked. Slowly lift your hips over your shoulders and extend your legs vertically. Maintain a tight core and engage your glutes to keep the body in a straight line. Focus on balance and controlled breathing.

Difficulty & Category

Intermediate

Isometric

Affected Muscles

Deltoid (Anterior)

Deltoid (Lateral)

Triceps Brachii

Rectus Abdominis

Erector Spinae

Trapezius (Upper)

Body Areas

Shoulders

Arms

Core

Back

Equipment

Parallettes

Similar Exercises

Start by placing your hands shoulder-width apart and the top of your head on the floor, forming an equilateral triangle (tripod position). Keep your forearms vertical and elbows tucked in. Engage your core as you walk your feet toward your head and lift your hips over your shoulders. Slowly extend your legs upward, maintaining a straight line from head to toe. Distribute weight evenly between your hands and the top of your head to protect the neck.

Isometric

Beginner

Skill

An advanced bodyweight exercise that involves balancing on the hands, targeting the shoulders and core.

Isometric

Intermediate

Skill

Last updated: 2/26/2026