Exercise – Pike Walk Outs

The bodyweight Pike Walk Out is great for building general core and shoulder stability that we need for handstands and like-movement. Start in a standing pike position with your hands on the ground. Keep the legs straight if possible but if that is too challenging you can bend slightly in the knees. Walk your hands forward until you reach the push-up position. Remember to push through the shoulders and create the hollow body shape – there should be no arching. Walk your hands back to the pike position.

If Pike Walk Outs are easy for you, we have a number of ways to make it more challenging:

• Add a push-up or pike push-up
• Stand and walk out using only one leg
• Walk your hands out in different positions – fingers forward, to the side, or pointing inward