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Handstands definitely work the shoulders. There's a reason why handstand pushups (often done against a wall for muscle-building/strength purposes) are consider
by FartyMcFarter 4y ago
Handstands definitely work the shoulders.
There's a reason why handstand pushups (often done against a wall for muscle-building/strength purposes) are considered an advanced shoulder exercise. It's sort of the calisthenics equivalent of the overhead press.
- 2muchcoffeeman 4y agoI didn’t say they didn’t. But that won’t be the main source of injury. There are smaller and weaker muscles in the chain if you want to achieve a free standing handstand and not just lean on a wall inverted. Do free floating handstands for time and see what hurts more.