1
The Wall Walk Up

First, you must build the strength to support yourself in an inverted position.

Practice 3-6 wall walk-ups, 3-4 times a week until you can easily perform them. Use wrist wraps or tape your wrists until you build up the necessary wrist strength to do these without pain.

2
Lunge to Handstand

Next, you must be able to get into a handstand.

Watch this video and perform the exercises against a wall.

3
The Push Up

Once you are able to walk up the wall and lunge to a handstand, it is time to add in the push-up from a box. This step can take time since it requires you to press your entire bodyweight. BE PATIENT!

I recommend doing 4 sets of 5 reps twice a week. Only progress in the sequence if you have perfect form.

4
Eccentric HSPU

A great way to build strength for the press is by doing negatives. You can do controlled descents to a pad, the floor, or increase the ROM by putting your hands on plates.

I recommend doing 2-3 sets of 5-10 reps stopping when the control is lost (crashing on head).

5
Kipping

Once you can perform a controlled decent without crashing on your head, you are ready for a kipping handstand push-up. Just like a kipping pull-up, the kipping HSPU is useful for workouts that call for high volume HSPU’s.

6
Freestand Handstand

Freestanding Handstands are the next level of progression. Can you do a Freestanding Handstand?