Scaling:
If you are unable to perform strict handstand push-ups to a deficit, review the 10 push-up milestones and challenges outlined in “The Push-Up” and modify the movement.
Intermediate Option:
30 strict handstand push-ups for time
Scaling:
If you are unable to perform strict handstand push-ups, review the 10 Push-Up Milestones and Challenges,” outlined in “The Push-Up,” and modify the movement.
Intermediate Option:
5 rounds for time of:
7 strict handstand push-ups
14 GHD sit-ups
Beginner Option:
5 rounds for time of:
5 push-ups
20 sit-ups
Etc., adding 3 reps to the handstand push-up each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.
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Post reps completed to comments
Compare to 170209.
Scaling:
The beginner should practice time in the inversion, either in a handstand, or holding an object overhead. Athletes of all levels should first develop the strength in a strict handstand push-up before performing a kipping handstand push-up.
Beginner Option:
Complete as many reps as possible in 8 minutes of:
3 push presses
3 cleans
6 push presses
3 cleans
9 push presses
3 cleans
12 push presses
6 cleans
15 push presses
6 cleans
18 push presses
6 cleans
21 push presses
Etc., adding 3 reps to the push press each round, and 3 reps to the clean every 3 rounds.
Scaling:
Modify the pushing movements to something challenging that decreases in difficulty each round. Athletes of all levels should first develop strength in a strict handstand push-up before performing a kipping handstand push-up.
3-minute handstand hold
100 squats
50-meter handstand walk
100 squats
30 handstand push-ups
Perform the handstand hold against a wall (with only the feet touching) and accumulate a total of 3 minutes before moving on to the squats.
Post time to comments.
Compare to 211019.
Scaling:
If you are not highly proficient with handstands, modify each movement to a point that is manageable but challenging. Read How Long Can You Handstand It? for handstand tips and drills.
Intermediate Option:
For time:
2-minute handstand hold
100 squats
25-meter handstand walk
100 squats
20 handstand push-ups
Perform the handstand hold against a wall (with only the feet touching) and accumulate a total of 2 minutes before moving on to the squats.
Beginner Option:
For time:
2-minute inverted hold
50 squats
25-meter bear crawl
50 squats
30 knee push-ups
Perform the inverted hold with the hands on the ground and the feet or knees on a box and accumulate a total of 2 minutes before moving on to the squats.