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. Seated dual / front raises, medicine ball punch throws and handstand push-ups / pushups 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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