Handstand Hold demonstration

Handstand Hold

Learn how to do the Handstand Hold with proper form, setup, and execution.

This body weight movement primarily targets full body.

How to Perform Handstand Hold

  1. 1

    Stand facing a wall and place your hands flat on the floor about a foot away from it.

  2. 2

    Kick your feet up against the wall so your body is inverted and fully extended.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and squeeze your glutes to keep your body in a straight line.

  4. 4

    Breathe steadily and hold the position for the desired duration.

  5. 5

    Lower yourself back down with control when finished.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions