Handstand Push Ups Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Handstand Push Ups Rep Standards

Compare your Handstand Push Ups performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice< 1
Intermediate12
Advanced31
Elite51

Handstand Push Ups Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Handstand Push Ups strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 1113154
120 lbs< 1< 1123153
130 lbs< 1< 1133152
140 lbs< 1< 1133152
150 lbs< 1< 1143151
160 lbs< 1< 1143150
170 lbs< 1< 1143149
180 lbs< 1< 1143048
190 lbs< 1< 1143047
200 lbs< 1< 1142946
210 lbs< 13142945
220 lbs< 13142844
230 lbs< 13142843
240 lbs< 13142742
250 lbs< 13142741
260 lbs< 13132640
270 lbs< 13132639
280 lbs< 13132539
290 lbs< 13132538
300 lbs< 13122437
310 lbs< 13122436
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 192237
100 lbs< 1< 1102237
110 lbs< 1< 1102337
120 lbs< 1< 1112336
130 lbs< 1< 1112336
140 lbs< 1< 1112335
150 lbs< 1< 1112234
160 lbs< 1< 1112233
170 lbs< 13112133
180 lbs< 13112132
190 lbs< 13112131
200 lbs< 13112030
210 lbs< 13112029
220 lbs< 13111929
230 lbs< 13111928
240 lbs< 13101827
250 lbs< 13101827
260 lbs< 13101726

Handstand Push Ups Standards by Age

Discover how Handstand Push Ups strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 192441
20< 1< 1133151
25< 1< 1143353
30< 1< 1143353
35< 1< 1143353
40< 1< 1143353
45< 1< 1122949
50< 1< 1102644
55< 1< 182239
60< 1< 151833
65< 1< 1< 11327
70< 1< 1< 11022
75< 1< 1< 1616
80< 1< 1< 1312
85< 1< 1< 1< 19
90< 1< 1< 1< 16
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 161729
20< 1< 1112338
25< 1< 1112439
30< 1< 1112439
35< 1< 1112439
40< 1< 1112439
45< 1< 1102236
50< 1< 181932
55< 1< 151527
60< 1< 1< 11223
65< 1< 1< 1918
70< 1< 1< 1513
75< 1< 1< 1< 110
80< 1< 1< 1< 16
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Handstand Push Ups Overview

Handstand Push Ups are a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest by performing push-ups while inverted in a handstand position.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Handstand Push Ups

  1. Start by positioning yourself in a handstand against a wall for support.
  2. Place your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor, fingers spread for stability.
  3. Engage your core and maintain a straight line from your hands through your feet.
  4. Slowly lower your head towards the floor by bending at the elbows, keeping your body straight.
  5. Once your head touches the ground, press back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  7. Breathe in as you lower down and exhale as you push back up.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Handstand Push Ups for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Handstand Push Ups

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain a straight body line.
  • Use a wall for support if youre new to this exercise.
  • Ensure your hands are shoulder-width apart to avoid unnecessary strain on the wrists.
  • Focus on controlled movements to prevent injury.
  • If you struggle with full range of motion, start with partial reps and gradually increase depth.

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