Mobility is an important factor when it comes to the handstand push-up. If you're someone who struggles to get their arms completely overhead these drills will help.

1. Overhead T-Spine Smash
Laying over a foam roller while holding a barbell overhead will help open the thoracic spine. Rolling up and down the foam roller for approximately a minute. If the barbell is too much, start without it and simply try reaching back with arms extended. If this is a painful position, a course like our 8-week ShoulderROM Unlocked can help.

2. Lat Smash
This is a great drill to help loosen and 'unglue' tight lats. Start by laying one side across a form roller with an arm stretch out, move up and down the foam roller looking for tight areas in your lat. Spend some time there before moving on. After around a minute, switch sides.

3. KB Pec Smash
Great for loosening up the chest (especially if your a desk jockey) and freeing up the arms to move overhead. Laying over the handle of a kettlebell (or a lacrosse ball) move across the pec muscle to help loosen it up. After around a minute, switch sides.

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