One thing you learn pretty quickly in CrossFit is that hardly any movement relies solely on one muscle. In other words, various muscle groups must always be working together in order for you to properly execute a movement. Such is the case with kipping handstand push-ups. It’s not about having strong arms. In fact, that’s a relatively small part of the equation. In a recent Instagram video, Jason Khalipa explained how important the hips are in creating energy for HSPUs, and how hip power translates to other exercises, like push presses.

Whether you are performing a kipping HSPU or push press with DB’s here are a few things I like to think about. Using the hip to generate power is the key in both. Share with a friend and enjoy! #fitness #scalable @nc_fit @ncfit_collective #crossfit

A post shared by Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) on Jan 23, 2018 at 2:06pm PST

Main image: Jason Khalipa/Instagram