Handstand Leg Raises

Description

Start in a solid handstand position, either freestanding or against a wall. Ensure your shoulders are fully extended and pushed away from the floor. Engage your core to maintain a straight body line. Slowly hinge at the hips to lower your legs towards a horizontal position, keeping them perfectly straight. Control the descent to keep your center of mass over your palms. Once your legs are near parallel to the ground, use your hip flexors and abdominal muscles to pull your legs back up to the vertical handstand position. Maintain constant tension throughout the movement to preserve balance.

Difficulty & Category

Intermediate
Dynamic

Affected Muscles

Deltoid (Anterior)
Triceps Brachii
Rectus Abdominis
Rectus Femoris
Trapezius (Upper)
Erector Spinae

Body Areas

Shoulders
Arms
Core
Legs
Back

Equipment

Parallettes
Last updated: 3/1/2026