Skill of the Month – Handstand Pushup

Want to try a Ring HSPU?

~ Photo credit Clock Tower Images Inc., photo by Mike Byrne

We had a lot of requests for this Skill for the month of May, so here it is!!!  We are bringing back the gymnastics move HANDSTAND PUSHUP!

How the challenge will work:

Test your max HANDSTAND PUSHUP (HSPU) or progression reps:

• Strict HSPU head to floor
• Kipping HSPU head to floor
• Strict HSPU to an Abmat (s)
• Kipping HSPU to an Abmat (s)
• Strict HSPU with feet on a box
• Strict HSPU with knees on the box

Whatever progression you choose with this exercise, you must retest with the same progression for the scoring.  Please try to progress to a more challenging movement through the month.

How can I get stronger with the HSPU?

• Hollow rocks to build core strength
• Work on the movement in a way that it allows you to move through the whole ROM (head to floor) on a box or with rubber band assistance
• Slowly pullup up abmats to challenge yourself as you get stronger
• Practice handstand static holds
• Compliment your training with pushups (elbows in), ring dips and push press
• Book a session with your Coach
• Attends Sam’s Gymnastics classes on Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm downtown

Open Gym (downtown):

• 8:00am – 9:30pm
• 10:30am – 12:15pm
• 1:15pm – 4:30pm