Handstand Walks / Hand Walking
- From a standing position bend over and plant your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart on the ground.
- When confident, kick your feet upwards into the air leading with your stronger foot.
- Allow your legs to come over your head with a bend at the knees a little so that they create a little forward momentum.
- Using this momentum transfer the weight from one hand to the other making small steps forwards.
- Keep your toes pointed and your eyes on your fingertips as a form of focus.
Warning: This exercise should only be attempted once you have a solid grasp on both strength and technique with stationary handstands. This exercise should only be performed in a controlled environment, with a spotter, at all times. If you have any form of hypertension or heart conditions, please consult your doctor and trainer before attempting this exercise.
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Handstand walks / hand walking is a at-home work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves abs and middle back / lats. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Single arm front raises to overhead extension, standing overhead military barbell shoulder press and kettlebell single / one arm clean and press are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as handstand walks / hand walking. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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