[header] How to work up to a handstand push up [title] Start doing push ups. [step] Begin building upper body and core strength by incorporating the standard push up into your daily exercise. A proper push up should be performed with palms flat on the ground and hands directly under the shoulders, with fingers turned slightly outward. 
Keeping your core engaged and your body in a straight line, lower yourself until your chest touches the floor and then press your weight back up. [substeps] Push ups provide the foundation of upper body pushing strength and should not be neglected.