Handstand Walk is a gymnastics movement on Fiz. Walking on hands in handstand position. Primary muscles: shoulders, core. Scored by distance + time.
Handstand Walk
Walking on hands in handstand position
Category
Gymnasticsbodyweight work on a bar, rings or the floor
Logged as
Distance (m), Time
Primary muscles
Shoulders, core
Secondary
Triceps, upper back, forearms
How to do a handstand walk
3 steps- Kick up to a freestanding handstand with your hands about shoulder width.
- Shift your weight slightly past vertical so you begin to fall forward.
- Move one hand and then the other to catch yourself, taking small steps rather than long reaches.
What counts as a rep
Movement standard- The distance is measured from where the hands start to where they finish. A fall means restarting from the last completed segment in most workouts.
- Only the hands may touch the floor for the working distance.
Common faults
2 faults
Over-arching the back so the legs lead and the shoulders fall behind.
FixSqueeze the ribs down and hollow slightly. A banana shape walks you into the floor.
Long reaching steps, which leave a moment where no hand is loaded.
FixTake short steps. Handstand walking is a series of small catches, not a stride.
Scaling ladder
1 easier
Handstand WalkWorks shoulders, core
Wall WalkWalk feet up wall from plank position
Frequently asked
4 answersWhat muscles does the Handstand Walk work?
Handstand Walk primarily works shoulders, core, with secondary engagement of triceps, upper back, forearms.
How do you do a Handstand Walk?
Kick up to a freestanding handstand with your hands about shoulder width. Shift your weight slightly past vertical so you begin to fall forward. Move one hand and then the other to catch yourself, taking small steps rather than long reaches.
What counts as a rep on the Handstand Walk?
The distance is measured from where the hands start to where they finish. A fall means restarting from the last completed segment in most workouts. Only the hands may touch the floor for the working distance.
What's an easier alternative to the Handstand Walk?
Scale it to Wall Walk.