Kipping Handstand Push-Up

Set-up

• Kick up into a handstand against a wall with a mat under your head.
• Set your hands slightly wider than shoulder width.

How to do it

1. Lower your head to the mat under control.
2. Bring your knees down towards your chest, then kick your legs up hard against the wall.
3. As your legs kick, press up to straight arms in one motion.
4. Return to a straight handstand at the top.

Coaching cues

• The kick and the press happen at the same time.
• Lock out with your body straight against the wall.

Common mistakes

• Kicking before your head reaches the mat.
• Pressing out of time with the kick.

Safety

• Only learn kipping once you can do a few strict handstand push-ups: dropping into it loads the neck.