The chest-to-wall handstand push-up encourages the athlete to maintain a hollow position throughout the movement. Arching during the press in this handstand push-up variation will result in the athlete falling away from the wall. As a result, mastering the strict chest-to-wall handstand push-up brings the athlete one step closer to performing a strict, freestanding handstand push-up.
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