Ellim is a free AI-powered personal coach and fitness app for iOS. It features an AI workout generator that creates personalized workout plans in seconds, a library of 3,500+ exercises, meal tracking with AI food recognition, comprehensive progress tracking, and pre-built workout routines.

How does the AI personal coach work?

Describe the workout you want in plain English — for example, "upper body strength workout" or "30-minute HIIT session." Ellim's AI personal coach instantly generates a complete workout plan with exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods, matched from our library of 3,500+ exercises.

Is Ellim free to use?

Yes, Ellim is completely free to use. Core features including the AI workout generator, exercise library, workout tracking, meal logging with food search and barcode scanning, and pre-built routines are available at no cost — no ads, no credit card required. AI food recognition from photos is available as a premium feature.

What types of exercises does Ellim include?

Ellim includes over 3,500 exercises across multiple categories including weight training, bodyweight exercises, stretching and flexibility routines, and cardio workouts. Each exercise comes with detailed instructions.

Can Ellim create personalized workout plans?

Yes, Ellim's AI personal coach creates fully personalized workout plans based on your goals, preferences, and workout history. You can also build custom routines manually or choose from 100+ pre-built workout programs.

Does Ellim track meals and nutrition?

Yes, Ellim includes a dedicated Meal tab for tracking your nutrition. You can search for foods, scan barcodes to add items instantly, or use AI-powered food recognition to identify what you're eating from a photo. Food search and barcode scanning are free, while AI photo recognition is a premium feature.

All Exercises

Handstand Hold on Wall

Master the handstand hold against a wall to build incredible upper body strength, core stability, and shoulder endurance.

Advanced

Compound

Static

1 min per set2 min rest

Shoulders

Body weight

Description

This exercise involves holding a handstand position against a wall. It primarily targets the upper body, especially the shoulders, arms, and core muscles.

How to Do Handstand Hold on Wall

1
Setup
Begin by sitting on the floor with your back against a wall, then place your hands shoulder-width apart on the floor about 6-12 inches from the wall.
2
Setup
Place your feet flat on the wall and walk them up the wall as you simultaneously walk your hands closer to the wall.
3
Continue walking your feet higher and hands closer until your body forms a straight line from your wrists through your shoulders, hips, and ankles.
4
Actively push through your shoulders and hands, keeping your core and glutes tightly engaged to maintain a rigid, straight body line without arching your lower back.
5
Hold this inverted position for the desired duration, focusing on controlled breathing and consistent full-body tension.
6
To safely exit, slowly walk your feet down the wall and hands away from the wall until you can lower your body back to the starting position.

Tips

Keep your gaze fixed on a point between your hands or slightly forward to help maintain neck alignment and overall balance.
Actively push the floor away from you, protracting your shoulder blades to create a stable base and protect your shoulder joints from excessive compression.
Maintain full-body tension by squeezing your glutes, bracing your core, and keeping your legs straight and active to prevent your body from sagging or arching.
Focus on slow, controlled diaphragm breathing throughout the hold to manage fatigue and maintain stability without losing core engagement.

Common Mistakes

×Arching the lower back excessively compromises spinal safety; actively tuck your pelvis slightly and brace your core and glutes to maintain a straight line.
×Allowing elbows to bend or shoulders to sink weakens the support structure; actively push the ground away, keeping your arms locked straight and shoulders fully engaged.
×Dropping your head or looking at your feet strains the neck; maintain a neutral neck position with your gaze directed between your hands.