Handstand push ups

Getting ready to go to the gym.
The plan for today involves a handstand push up.
I'm pretty sure I can't even do a handstand, let alone do a pushup.:noway:
So how do I modify this? I want to build enough strength to be able to do this.
I know a lot will say just do a handstand as the modified version. If so how long do I hold the handstand?
Thanks for any help and advice.

You will need to work in steps in order to achieve your goal:

Step one:
Practice doing "regular pushups" with your legs on a bench instead of the ground. Over time keep raising the height of the bench (increasing the angle of your pushup position). Once you are getting close to vertical, proceed to step two

Step two:
The bottom portion of the movement is much harder than the top. Therefore if you lack the strength for the entire movement, try starting your handstand pushup from full extension and never lower yourself into a headstand at the bottom. You can improve your range of motion over time. Use a wall to help with balance.

Step three:
Keep practicing until your strength and balance improve to the extent that you can do multiple reps, with full range of motion without the wall

Are you a crossfitter? They seem to do all sorts of strange looking exercises that are beyond their current level of fitness...at least that's what the ones I work with are like.

On the otherhand, I am now intrigued and wondering if this is something I could attempt, with supervision of course, lol. I do push-ups as one of the "extra" exercises after I do my 3x5 bench press, and I am pretty strong with chest exercises. I just haven't attempted a hand stand in a long time, except on the beach just for fun.

I started CrossFit last month.

That being said, I have never done this at my CrossFit box. This is something I have been doing on my own.