Try These Upside Down Exercises Besides the Handstand
We talked about the racks in the hands of our inverted the problem and tried to balance on his head in the style of yoga . Today is less about balance than about how flipping upside down can help you work on strength.
Push-ups with deviations from the floor
This is a useful trick if you’re working on handstand push-ups, but they’re also great for building shoulder strength. The video above shows the correct shape: the chest drops directly over the arms, but the body should remain straight. Don’t let your back sag even if your chest feels like it’s easier to reach your arms.
There is a good tip at the end of the video: grab a pair of paralets or heavy kettlebells to lift your hands off the floor. This way, you can lower your chest without touching the ground with your nose.
Incline Bench Press
This is one of the classic exercises that most gyms are equipped for. This is a regular bench press that you can do with a barbell or a pair of dumbbells, but you are on an incline bench. Your knees are hooked at the top end and your face is at the bottom. This set of pectoral muscles is slightly different from your regular bench press, so it can be helpful to incorporate it into your daily routine.
Avoiding squats
If you want to challenge yourself with squats or crunches, you can also do them on an incline bench. Hook your knees to the top, lie down, and then try to lift your upper body against gravity. It doesn’t offer much of an advantage over regular crunches (or weighted crunches), but it’s kind of fun.
Have you found any other exercises that work well upside down? Let us know!