Deficit Handstand Push-Up

1. 1 - Place two stable parallettes, blocks, or raised platforms slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, ensuring they will not slide.
2. 2 - Kick up into a handstand with your hands on the raised surfaces and your body stacked vertically, keeping your core braced and glutes tight.
3. 3 - Maintain a neutral head position and keep your elbows angled slightly back rather than flaring directly out to the sides.
4. 4 - Lower yourself under control between the raised surfaces until your head descends below your hands or reaches your available range of motion.
5. 5 - Pause briefly at the bottom while maintaining tension through your shoulders, triceps, and core.
6. 6 - Press firmly through your hands and drive your body upward until your elbows are fully extended and you return to a stable handstand position.
7. 7 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, stopping if you lose control, alignment, or shoulder stability.