Triceps, Front Delt, Side Delt

Crow / Frog to Handstand

The Crow to Handstand, also known as the Frog to Handstand, is a more challenging version of the Crow Pose because you push up from the Crow position into a handstand using the strength of your shoulders and arms. This transforms the balance exercise into one that requires significant upper body strength and is suited for advanced practitioners.

Crow / Frog to Handstand - the correct execution

Start in the frog position
Release the knees from the elbows
Try to push yourself up into the handstand with momentum
Stretch arms and legs
Keep maximum tension in the torso

Which muscles are trained by Crow / Frog to Handstand?

Primary trained muscles for Crow / Frog to Handstand

Triceps - The triceps brachii muscle is located at the back of your upper arm. It extends your arm at the elbow and also helps move the arm backward.
Front Delts - The front part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the anterior shoulder, is located at the front of the shoulder. It is primarily involved in the forward movement of the arm, such as lifting the arm forward. It also assists in the internal rotation of the arm. This muscle is engaged in activities that involve lifting objects in front of the body or pushing forward.
Side Delts - The lateral part of the deltoid muscle, also known as the lateral shoulder, is located on the outside of the shoulder. It is the main muscle responsible for lifting the arm sideways. The lateral shoulder is particularly active when the arm is extended away from the body, such as during lateral raises or lifting objects to the side. It plays a key role in arm abduction and shoulder stabilization.

Secondary trained muscles for Crow / Frog to Handstand

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Similar exercises to Crow / Frog to Handstand

Triceps, Front Delt

Crow Pose / Frog Stand

The Crow Pose, also known as the Yoga Crow or Frog Stand, is more of a balance exercise than an upper body strength workout. Wrist mobility and proper weight shifting over the hands are key. To overcome the fear of falling, it can help to rest your head lightly on the floor—this provides stability and a sense of security. The exercise starts from a squat: place your hands shoulder-width apart, rest your knees on your upper arms, and shift your weight forward until your feet lift off the ground. Advanced practitioners can try the one-legged Crow, where one leg is lifted, requiring extra core and arm strength. A more challenging variation is pressing from the Crow into a Handstand.

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