As most of us are aware, push-ups are one of the best upper body exercises.
You can do them practically anywhere.
By modifying your hand position, your foot position, and other modifications, you can vary this exercise in such a way to increase difficulty and adding spice to your workouts.
Ultimately, I would consider the handstand push-up to be the pinnacle of this upper body exercise.
Many, including myself, would love to do just one good handstand push-up.
It is an exercise that not only requires strength but balance and coordination.
There is a way to build your push-up level up to do that elusive handstand push-up.
The modified handstand push-up is not only a great balancing workout but it also is a great way to strengthen your upper body.
The modified handstand push-up is done against a wall.
With your back to the wall, you bend over and position your hand away from the wall.
Then, lift your feet against the wall and position your feet to the desired angle to the floor.
The higher your feet is on the wall, the more challenging this modified version of this exercise will be.
A good angle to start is for your legs to form a 45 degree angle to the floor.
When you are at the desired angle, you will lower your body as low as you can to the floor.
You will notice that your face will get in the way.
You only need to lower as low as you can.
Then, push yourself back up to the starting position.
Personally, I do this modified version of this exercise with my bare feet.
I do not want to leave scuff marks on the wall.
Also, I get a better grip of the wall with my bare feet.
You can work your way up by going up higher on the wall.
Ultimately, you may be able to graduate from this modified version into a regular handstand version of this exercise.
Do not rush yourself to get to that level.
You want to build your strength, balance, and coordination to successfully do a handstand push-up.
Bodyweight exercises can be done anywhere.
There is no excuse to do your strength training.
Do not underestimate the power of bodyweight exercises because of their simplicity.
There are enough bodyweight exercises to give you a complete and thorough workout.
The modified handstand push-up is one of those exercises that can elevate your upper body strength-along with your upper body balance and coordination.
Try a couple of these variations of this exercise to spice up your upper body workouts.