Wednesday 240207

Monday 240513

Monday 240513

Freestanding handstand push-up practice

Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 freestanding handstand push-ups

Post rounds and reps to comments.

Scaling:
The goal today is to build confidence in a gymnastics movement and develop a better understanding of your body in space. This is an opportunity to practice complex skills in a low-intensity environment.

Setup and execution:

*Perform all stages of the progression about 1 foot off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. Even though the wall is there, the goal is to use it only if you lose balance or control. Remember, we are working on a freestanding handstand and handstand push-up.

Headstand | Start in a frog stand and extend both legs above your body. Your head and hands will still be on the ground in the tripod position.

Headstand with knees to chest | While in a headstand, slowly bring your knees to your chest and then extend them back above your body.

Kick to a handstand | While in a headstand, bring your knees toward your chest in a controlled fashion. While extending your legs, think about driving your heels to the sky — this will build momentum. Then press with your arms to complete the freestanding handstand.

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to headstand | If you cannot yet hold a freestanding handstand, use the wall for assistance. Once you kick up, hold for a second or two, then slowly bring your head back down to a headstand. Achieve this by bringing your head in front of your hands, and allow the feet/legs to have a slight backward lean to counterbalance. This can be completed with one or both legs on the wall for assistance.

Multiple freestanding handstand push-ups | Once you have successfully made it back to the headstand, attempt another rep.

Modifications:

Go as far as you can in the progression and stop when it becomes challenging. Over time, progress to the full movement as you develop the skills.

Intermediate option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Headstand

Headstand with knees to chest

From the headstand position, kick upward to a handstand and hold

Kick to a handstand, hold, and lower back to a headstand

Multiple handstand push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 double-unders
5 handstand push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression a few inches off a wall. Consider using an AbMat for your head. The goal is to kick up and back to a headstand against the wall. If you are confident with this, try the freestanding variation.

Beginner option:
Spend 15-20 minutes practicing the following progression:

Inchworm

Pike headstand

Pike handstand hold

Pike push-up negative

Multiple pike push-ups

Rest at least 10 minutes, then perform:

As many rounds and reps as possible in 10 minutes of:
35 single-unders
5 pike push-ups

*Perform all stages of the progression in the middle of an open floor. Consider using an AbMat for your head. To make the pike position easier, keep your feet away from your hands. The closer the feet are to the hands, the more difficult the movement will be. The goal is to practice loading as much bodyweight as possible onto the hands, and to build confidence getting upside down. If you are confident with this progression, try the intermediate variation.

Resources:
The Freestanding Handstand Push-up
The Handstand
The Kipping Handstand Push-up
Handstand Push-up Variations
The Double-under

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Featured photo:
Taken by Charlotte Foerschler at Destination Defender in Somerville, Texas.

Wednesday 220511

Wednesday 220511

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:

1 L-sit rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 L-sit rope climb
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Post rounds completed to comments.

Scaling:
If you are unable to complete an L-sit rope climb, modify the movement and challenge yourself in a pulling exercise.

Intermediate Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Legless rope climb
3 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
6 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
9 overhead squats
1 Legless rope climb
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.
Climb to 15 ft, starting from seated.

♀ 75 lb ♂ 115 lb

Beginner Option:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
3 overhead squats
1Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
6 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
9 overhead squats
1 Rope climb, lying to standing + 1 pull with feet wrapped
12 overhead squats

Etc. adding 3 reps to the OHS each round.

♀ 22 lb ♂ 35 lb

Friday 211029

Friday 211029

For time:

4 legless rope climbs
40 single-leg squats, alternating
40 dumbbell snatches, alternating
3 legless rope climbs
30 single-leg squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 legless rope climbs
20 single-leg squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 legless rope climb
10 single-leg squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 35-lb. DB ♂ 50-lb. DB

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
Watch “Pistol Variations” and practice proper technique in the single-leg squats. Reduce or modify the rope climbs to something that allows you to keep moving throughout.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
3 legless rope climbs
30 single-leg squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 legless rope climbs
20 single-leg squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 legless rope climbs
10 single-leg squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb
5 single-leg squats, alternating
5 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 25-lb. DB ♂ 35-lb. DB

Beginner Option:
For time:
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
30 squats, alternating
30 dumbbell snatches, alternating
2 rope climbs, lying to standing
20 squats, alternating
20 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb, lying to standing
10 squats, alternating
10 dumbbell snatches, alternating
1 rope climb, lying to standing
5 squats, alternating
5 dumbbell snatches, alternating

♀ 10-lb. DB ♂ 15 lb.-DB

Saturday 210612

Saturday 210612

Online Semifinals Event 5

For time:
2,000-m row
60-m handstand walk
5 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
1,000-m row
40-m handstand walk
4 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
500-m row
20-m handstand walk
3 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.

Post time to comments.

Scaling:
This is a long, high-skill workout. Deconditioned athletes should reduce the overall volume and choose gymnastics modifications that incorporate time on hands as well as a pull.

Intermediate Option:
For time:
2,000-m row
40-m handstand walk
3 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
1,000-m row
25-m handstand walk
2 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.
500-m row
15-m handstand walk
1 legless rope climbs, 15 ft.

Beginner Option:
For time:
1,000-m row
40-m bear crawl
3 rope climbs, lying to standing
500-m row
25-m bear crawl
2 rope climbs, lying to standing
250-m row
15-m bear crawl
1 rope climb, lying to standing