The stalder press is a challenging bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the tricep, while also engaging the shoulders and core. It involves a combination of squatting and pressing movements, requiring significant strength, balance, and coordination.
Also Works
ShouldersCore
How to Perform
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Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended overhead.
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Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
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Lower your body down into a squat position while keeping your arms extended overhead.
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As you squat down, press your arms down towards the ground, engaging your triceps.
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Pause for a moment at the bottom of the squat, then push through your heels to stand back up while simultaneously raising your arms back overhead.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tips
•Develop strong pike compression flexibility before attempting this skill, as tight hamstrings will prevent the press-through.
•Keep your hips as close to your hands as possible during the compression phase to shorten the lever arm.
•Press through your shoulders actively at the top, pushing the floor away to achieve a stable Handstand finish.
Common Mistakes
•Lacking the hip flexor strength and hamstring flexibility needed, then forcing the movement with momentum.
•Placing hands too narrow, which makes the balance point harder to find during the press.
•Arching the lower back at the top instead of finishing in a straight, stacked Handstand position.