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Wall Handstand Shoulder Tap

Skill-based stability drill challenging balance, body line, and control.

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Wall Handstand Shoulder Tap demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

4 × 8 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Kick or walk into a wall-supported handstand with the back facing the wall and hands about shoulder width.
  2. 02Press tall through the shoulders and keep the ribs and pelvis controlled.
  3. 03Shift the bodyweight over one hand while using the wall only for light balance.
  4. 04Lift the other hand to tap the opposite shoulder and return it to the floor.
  5. 05Alternate sides without excessive hip rotation, stopping before shoulder stability breaks down.

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