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Tip Toe Press

The Tip Toe Press is a handstand press drill that helps the athlete build their shoulder and core strength toward the full pressing motion.

  • Type Of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Shoulders, Trapezius, Middle Back, Abdominals
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Equipment: Body Only

Tip Toe Press

  1. Begin in a straight arm plank position (shoulders over your wrists).
  2. Keep your elbows straight and begin walking your feet toward your hands.
  3. As you walk, stay on your tiptoes, shrug your shoulders strongly toward your ears, and keep your arms perpendicular to the floor.
  4. Do not lean forward as you walk.
  5. Keep as much weight in your hands as possible; imagine lifting your feet off the floor.
  6. Pause in your best position, walk your feet back to the plank, and repeat for reps.
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  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Equipment: Stall Bars
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