How to Do Handstand Push On Chair

Handstand Push On Chair is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Handstand Push On Chair

  1. 01Place your feet on a sturdy chair and walk your hands toward the chair until your hips are over your shoulders.
  2. 02Maintain a pike position with your body forming an inverted V-shape.
  3. 03Lower the top of your head toward the floor by bending your elbows.
  4. 04Press firmly through your palms to return to the starting pike position.
  5. 05Keep your core tight to prevent your lower back from sagging.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Handstand Push On Chair

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your elbows tucked slightly inward at a 45 degree angle to protect the shoulder joints.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Handstand Push On Chair questions

What muscles does Handstand Push On Chair work?

Handstand Push On Chair is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Handstand Push On Chair correctly?

Place your feet on a sturdy chair and walk your hands toward the chair until your hips are over your shoulders. Maintain a pike position with your body forming an inverted V-shape. Lower the top of your head toward the floor by bending your elbows. Press firmly through your palms to return to the starting pike position. Keep your core tight to prevent your lower back from sagging.

What is the A90 coach tip for Handstand Push On Chair?

Keep your elbows tucked slightly inward at a 45 degree angle to protect the shoulder joints.

Is Handstand Push On Chair suitable for beginners?

Handstand Push On Chair is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Handstand Push On Chair?

No. Handstand Push On Chair is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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