The Handstand Pushup Thread...

[Buddy Rydell]

I did 3 halfway down handstand pushups. Like when I started doing the chinups, I gotta start slow and build up momentum. :bears:

So this is the thread to get'er done. I will be doing tons by the time my kid is born. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

I got my first one, all the way down. :bears:

[Buddy Rydell]

K, I'm on it now. I got 2 all the way down. Balance is improving. Good thing I have been doing heavy shoulder movements or it might be too hard. I'm gonna get 5 sets of 2 each day this week, and then gradually build it up.

[LOK]

I'm at 30 or so Buddy but I have been working at it for a bit.

I'm going to try them on my perfect pushup's so I can go deeper or else on phone books

[Buddy Rydell]

You could probably get a couple of cinderblocks and do them on those.

[LOK]

You could probably get a couple of cinderblocks and do them on those.

yeah.. I need somthing.. I have just been doing them on my hands but as you know.. your head hits before you are that low.. I'm sure when I get on blocks my numbers will go down.

I'm shooting for 50 though

[Buddy Rydell]

I'm sure I can increase them faster than the chinups because I did them before.:dunno: :clap:

[LOK]

I'm sure I can increase them faster than the chinups because I did them before.:dunno: :clap:

are you gonna take a clip?

[Buddy Rydell]

are you gonna take a clip?

As soon as I get a respectable number like 20 or 25. I'm not going to waste a bunch of time to record me doing one. We need to take an inventory of the clips for each thing that we're gonna do.

Also, I'm finding that the nerves in my neck, shoulders, traps and upper back are kind of re-routing a bit because the tendons and everything is getting reaccustomed to supporting my bodyweight upside down. I get little nerve firings going up and down my neck and arms occasionally.

No problem with the handstand pushups now though. I'm gonna do 2 or 3 reps for about 5-6 sets today.:dunno: :clap:

[LOK]

I would take a clip but I dont think anyone really cares:lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

It's for us, LOK. Post it for the people in the forum here. Just make sure it can't be downloaded because Hanzy will have you doing handstand pushups on a giant weiner! :lol: :lol:

[His_Royness]

I would take a clip but I dont think anyone really cares:lol:


I care ... doing 30 i would really LOVE to see that... :lol:

Also do u keep balance all the time or are u using a wall for it?

[LOK]

I care ... doing 30 i would really LOVE to see that... :lol:

Also do u keep balance all the time or are u using a wall for it?

I still have to use the wall at this point

[Buddy Rydell]

It's probably for the best.

Future tip: I find that if I look at the floor when I'm doing a handstand, it's easier to get balance for a handstand without wall support. I'm just sayin'! :lol:

[LOK]

I care ... doing 30 i would really LOVE to see that... :lol:

Also do u keep balance all the time or are u using a wall for it?

can you do 30?

[Buddy Rydell]

I'll try 3s tomorrow if I'm not doing pushups, or maybe I'll do both.:dunno:

[His_Royness]

can you do 30?


no way - and when i do those shoulder pushes with free weights i could do my own bodyweight maximum 10 times if even...

[Roll With The Punches]

i can do about 10.......i like doing a set each day before dinner...then when i'm done just stand on my head for a while as a neck muscle excercise


but i tried it with blocks to get a better ROM and i couldn't even get up off the floor :eek: :eek: :eek: :dunno: :dunno: :shit: whats with that? :warning:

[Buddy Rydell]

i can do about 10.......i like doing a set each day before dinner...then when i'm done just stand on my head for a while as a neck muscle excercise


but i tried it with blocks to get a better ROM and i couldn't even get up off the floor :eek: :eek: :eek: :dunno: :dunno: :shit: whats with that? :warning:

Hopefully you're not resting your head on the floor at any time during the exercise.

[Buddy Rydell]

Solid sets of 3s now, anytime I want'em. The body is getting accustomed to the extra weight, and I shake a tiny bit as the neuromuscular pathways reaccustom themselves to the old movement, but it's gonna pay dividends in all my pressing movements. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[LOK]

Solid sets of 3s now, anytime I want'em. The body is getting accustomed to the extra weight, and I shake a tiny bit as the neuromuscular pathways reaccustom themselves to the old movement, but it's gonna pay dividends in all my pressing movements. :clap: :clap: :clap:

I gaurantee it will !!

last time I shoulderpressed I was suprised at my strength considering I really dont lift weights anymore.. I was shoulderin 225 for reps.. I know that is not incredible or anything but I was happy

[Buddy Rydell]

I gaurantee it will !!

last time I shoulderpressed I was suprised at my strength considering I really dont lift weights anymore.. I was shoulderin 225 for reps.. I know that is not incredible or anything but I was happy

Do your shoulder presses standing. Your whole body has to handle the load rather than sitting in a chair where you don't have to stabilize everything as much.

[LOK]

Do your shoulder presses standing. Your whole body has to handle the load rather than sitting in a chair where you don't have to stabilize everything as much.

I like doing them standing.. I used to in the gym...

I really dont do them much at all.. I just do my handstand pushups..

I've worked out with a guy who was much stronger than me with the shoulderpress but couldnt do a single HSPU

[Roll With The Punches]

Hopefully you're not resting your head on the floor at any time during the exercise.


why not?

[Buddy Rydell]

why not?

Because your traps and neck might relax a bit as might other muscles that are resting. Your hand slips and you could snap your neck. Trust me, I know. When I was a kid, I was supposed to be doing handstands in gym class and I wound up with torn neck muscles, a separated shoulder, and fucked nerves in my neck.

[Roll With The Punches]

:eek: i'll try to avoid it then





could doing HSPU be shitty in terms of getting a ROM? :dunno: like developing only part of tricep,shoulder

[Buddy Rydell]

I dunno. Bench press is done lying on a bench. If you did it on the floor, you would only get your elbows down to a 90 degree angle. True handstand presses don't give as far a range of movement as doing presses behind the neck, but if you go too low doing presses behind hte neck, you can tear your rotator cuff, tendons, cartilage, or just plain dislocate your shoulders.

I wonder how many people have gotten tendonitis from presses behind the neck. :doh:

I'm sure handstand pushups are fine as a training adjunct, provided you have a competent spotter. :dunno: :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

3 sets of 3 today already. I may do a bunch more before the day is out!

[LOK]

do it on blocks to get better ROM

[Buddy Rydell]

Also, try to keep your hands a bit closer together than you normally would. That also increases the range of motion for the triceps and deltoids. I'm actually feeling nerves firing here and there as they re-route and grow accustomed to all that weight on my hands. :lol:

It's a cool feeling though because I know that the muscles, tendons, and connective tissue are all growing accustomed, which translates to greater strength!

[LOK]

Also, try to keep your hands a bit closer together than you normally would. That also increases the range of motion for the triceps and deltoids. I'm actually feeling nerves firing here and there as they re-route and grow accustomed to all that weight on my hands. :lol:

It's a cool feeling though because I know that the muscles, tendons, and connective tissue are all growing accustomed, which translates to greater strength!

:bears:

once I really master then I'll take a clip

I cant believe Jim at Beastskills does them with a clap! that is impressive!

[Buddy Rydell]

:bears:

once I really master then I'll take a clip

I cant believe Jim at Beastskills does them with a clap! that is impressive!

He must have titanium tendons. I would probably lose my front teeth if I did something like that. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they could do at least 50 with perfect form and good speed.:eek:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, it's sets of 5 today. I have already done 3 sets of 5 handstand pushups. It really makes a huge difference. Eventually, I'll do them weighted! :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Woo-hoo! Sets of 6 today. I was going to alternate days, but I decided not to. I am gonna shorten the gap between my handstand pushup strength and my chinup strength! :clap:

[LOK]

I think tonight I'll do a lot of HSPU's

[Buddy Rydell]

Back in the saddle. I did 5 already after my work training.

[Buddy Rydell]

5 more. I feel like I'm in a ghost town for some reason. :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

Three sets of 5 in total.

[Ropadope]

I sued to love HSPs, but I haven't done them in a long time. I actually read that they are really bad for the shoulder/arm sockets.

[LOK]

I sued to love HSPs, but I haven't done them in a long time. I actually read that they are really bad for the shoulder/arm sockets.

where did you read such nonsense?

[Ropadope]

where did you read such nonsense?

I don't remember. I also read that leg extension machines and pull down machines are paricularly bad for joints, since the range of motion is restricted by the machine, putting most of the stress the joints. Actually, what I read stated that free weights are the easiest on the body when used properly, due to the fact that the body moves naturally without the restrictions of a machine.

[LOK]

I don't remember. I also read that leg extension machines and pull down machines are paricularly bad for joints, since the range of motion is restricted by the machine, putting most of the stress the joints. Actually, what I read stated that free weights are the easiest on the body when used properly, due to the fact that the body moves naturally without the restrictions of a machine.

I'm with you on some of it..

Leg Extensions are a terrible exercise! lat pull downs with a wide grip and done behind the neck are also no good on your joints...

but HSPU, I do not think that is bad at all.. I think generally handleing your own weight is a good thing.. now if you had no strength and tried one I guess you could hurt yourself

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, my hands, shoulders, and triceps have never been stronger or healthier. I was pressing 225 for reps no problem the other day! :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

And now I'm doing sets of 6 in handstand pushups and sets of 13 in chins. This is a great idea! :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

5 sets of 6 today! :clap:

[I and I]

I can do 100 of those. :popcorn:

[LOK]

I'm doing sets of 10 with HSPUs and 10 of chins..

[Buddy Rydell]

I'm doing sets of 10 with HSPUs and 10 of chins..

That's good. I'm gonna see how many reps I can get up to per set. There's a guy here at work who can do 30, but he's 160lbs. I'm doing sets of 13, but it is definitely a bit hard at times. The way I see it, I wanna see if I can work up to sets of 25-30 reps. If so, then I can do ropeclimbing in the spring with no problem at all.

As for the handstand pushups, I'm varying my hand-spacing, my back arch, my distance from the wall and even getting one or two without the wall although it is still nearby if I slip. :clap:

[I and I]

Cyc's mom likes me to sit on her head. :stir:

[Buddy Rydell]

Cyc's mom likes me to sit on her head. :stir:

Wrong forum. None of those guys come here to post. Leave it in TAAA.

[Roll With The Punches]

how often do you guys do each set? do you do them all day or just after work?

:dunno:

for the last few days i've been doing a set every 30min, alternating between chins and hspus....good pace for me i think, but i can only do these at home...which is maybe 4 hours after work before i go to sleep...so i cant get anywhere near the numbers you guys are talking about

[Buddy Rydell]

how often do you guys do each set? do you do them all day or just after work?

:dunno:

for the last few days i've been doing a set every 30min, alternating between chins and hspus....good pace for me i think, but i can only do these at home...which is maybe 4 hours after work before i go to sleep...so i cant get anywhere near the numbers you guys are talking about

I space them out evenly while I'm at work, and I do them perhaps a bit closer together when I'm at home. I am currently alternating days: yesterday was chins, and today is HSPU.

I do them an hour or so apart when I'm at work. I do'em at 10,11,12(at the gym) and either at 2pm. I do a set or two at home as well.

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I have done two sets so far today after having done 5 sets of 8 yesterday.

Today I did a set of 8 and then a set of 10! :clap: :clap: :clap:

I'll do more sets of 10 at home. GTG for life! :lol:

[LOK]

I did 5 sets of 10 last night and will prolly do some tonight.

I'm going to try to rig up a one armed chin deal like you have Buddy

[Buddy Rydell]

I did 5 sets of 10 last night and will prolly do some tonight.

I'm going to try to rig up a one armed chin deal like you have Buddy

As long as you have a lateral pulldown setup with a strong cable, you should be able to do it, LOK.

[LOK]

As long as you have a lateral pulldown setup with a strong cable, you should be able to do it, LOK.

PM me your number bro.. I'm gonna call you on this one

[Buddy Rydell]

Ask and ye shall receive!

[Ropadope]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1KvBoG8J78

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I will be doing some tonight. Today is another handstand pushup day, but it is also Valentine's Day so I made sure I kept my woman happy.:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Ropadope]

Well, I will be doing some tonight. Today is another handstand pushup day, but it is also Valentine's Day so I made sure I kept my woman happy.:clap: :clap: :clap:

Your wife is a fan of handstand pushups? You have it easy!

[Buddy Rydell]

Your wife is a fan of handstand pushups? You have it easy!

Actually, she's a fan of me. :lol:


She likes to see me do the chinups and handstand pushups because she pretty much supports me in anything I do. She knows I like to train and I like challenges, so she cheers me on and since she's my best friend, I have all the support I need. :dunno: :clap:

[Ropadope]

Actually, she's a fan of me. :lol:


She likes to see me do the chinups and handstand pushups because she pretty much supports me in anything I do. She knows I like to train and I like challenges, so she cheers me on and since she's my best friend, I have all the support I need. :dunno: :clap:

At least someone likes you. :cheer:

[Buddy Rydell]

At least someone likes you. :cheer:

Between you and Terd in TAAA, my heart is breaking. Won't anybody be my valentine today? :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

Today is likely 11s or 12s. I'm feeling good. I bought an herbal three-week detox thing that cleans out your body and helps your liver maximize its function. Other than a genuinely disturbing case of the splashy turds, I'm all good today! :clap: :lol: :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

12s definitely. It was a bit of work, but I got'em, no probs. This is definitely improving my strength. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

And today is definitely 12s. Getting them no problem.

[Buddy Rydell]

2 sets of 12 today. I wasn't even focused on them. It's getting that easy. I also stood without the wall for 2-3 seconds. My gains are coming along nicely! :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Hmm...I nailed a warmup set of 10 and then a working set of 15. Not bad at all. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

I am now doing sets of 15-17 reps now. I'll hit 20 reps in a few weeks. My goal is an improvement of 5 per month. That means I should be able to do around 65-70 reps at the end of next December.

We'll see how it goes.

[LOK]

awesome stuff Buddy boy!

I got up to 30 reps but normally do sets of 10-15

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, Lokster, I figure that my other training has taken a detour, but if I keep pushing forward, I won't lose too much in the overhead pressing...I might even gain. Maybe by summer, I'll feel confident enough to walk on my hands. :dunno: :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, first set of 16 is done for today. It's harder than usual, but I'm also losing bodyfat. I'm about 210 now.

[LOK]

Well, first set of 16 is done for today. It's harder than usual, but I'm also losing bodyfat. I'm about 210 now.

I started doing mine outside, last night I did 5 sets or so outside.. it was so nice out! plus when kicking up againest a brick wall I don't have to worry about jacking up the drywall

[Buddy Rydell]

I started doing mine outside, last night I did 5 sets or so outside.. it was so nice out! plus when kicking up againest a brick wall I don't have to worry about jacking up the drywall

True, I do mine in the basement at home. Also brick! :clap:

[Breeze]

Great thread!

this excercise is amazing for balance. Becaue of handstand pushups, I can do walking handstands across a room unaided now ! Its amazing how good your strength and balance improves.

I usually do three sets. first set between9-11reps, the second set rougly 8-10 and then 5-7 for the third set.

However it seems I'm plateaued a bit. Most I've done is 13 but I find it moe difficult to increase that.

Maybe I shuold increase the sets I'm doing like you guys are. I'd love to keep improving in this area.

[Buddy Rydell]

I would make sure you space out your sets, Breeze. You don't want to blow your wad by trying to do it all close together. The idea here is functional strength, which means you can do it any day of the week. I usually have at least an hour between sets.

Hope this helps. I can actually now do one without touching the wall, but not always. Sometimes I have to touch a tiny bit when I start to wobble. Balance is a bitch in this one.

[Breeze]

Thanks Buddy, you know thats a good tip. Im so used to doing excercises the free weight/weightroom way. resting for maybe 2 min or so between sets

I haven't tried do a wall pushup by itself without the wall, Im actually gonna try that.........

[Buddy Rydell]

Thanks Buddy, you know thats a good tip. Im so used to doing excercises the free weight/weightroom way. resting for maybe 2 min or so between sets

I haven't tried do a wall pushup by itself without the wall, Im actually gonna try that.........

I would wait until you can do at least 20 against the wall comfortably. Who knows? Maybe your stabilizer muscles are stronger and can handle it. Mine can't yet but everybody is built different. How much do you weigh and what's your body dimensions? Bodyfat level? Height? That type of thing.

[Breeze]

I'm around 5'7" and weigh usually betweeen 145-150. Kind of like Zab Judah, but my frame is broader than his.

I'm not sure what my body fat percentage is though.......

[Buddy Rydell]

Yeah, it's probably easier for you. I'm 5ft7-8 and 208 right now. It takes a fair bit of effort. :lol:

[LOK]

Buddy, today I tried myself on one set, using the wall outside (Brick) and in the grass so its a lil softer if I bang my head or fall..

I managed 47 reps

[Buddy Rydell]

Buddy, today I tried myself on one set, using the wall outside (Brick) and in the grass so its a lil softer if I bang my head or fall..

I managed 47 reps

Now I'm REALLY jealous! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Damn, I might get 25 or so. Who knows?!? I just have to do my sets of 18 this week. I'll keep increasing week-by-week.

[LOK]

Now I'm REALLY jealous! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Damn, I might get 25 or so. Who knows?!? I just have to do my sets of 18 this week. I'll keep increasing week-by-week.

lol dont be, remember when I first tryed weighted chins, I did like only 4 :lol: plus, I'm about 195 lbs, aren't you around 280 or so? that makes it harder:tease:

[Buddy Rydell]

lol dont be, remember when I first tryed weighted chins, I did like only 4 :lol: plus, I'm about 195 lbs, aren't you around 280 or so? that makes it harder:tease:

Oh, THAT'S REALLY NICE! :laughing:

Who do you think I am? Hanzy? :lol:

Yeah, being 280 is a bitch. I can barely do 20 chins. BTW, I'm down to 75lbs counterweight on the one-armed chinups. How are yours going? :cool:

[LOK]

Oh, THAT'S REALLY NICE! :laughing:

Who do you think I am? Hanzy? :lol:

Yeah, being 280 is a bitch. I can barely do 20 chins. BTW, I'm down to 75lbs counterweight on the one-armed chinups. How are yours going? :cool:


:lol:

I'm just playin Buddy Boy:lol: You are prolly leaner than me!

I have just been chinning and chinning I was going to try the one arms yesterday but just did my regulars

if I have to make a guess.. I say by June 1st I will be able to do 1 one armed chin

[Buddy Rydell]

I expect to get one by then as well, but it's only the beginning, That guy, who was talked about at beastskills, could climb up a rope with one arm.

[Breeze]

Yeah, it's probably easier for you. I'm 5ft7-8 and 208 right now. It takes a fair bit of effort. :lol:
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:lol: Well, we just have different body types thats all....

[Buddy Rydell]

172 centimetres = 5ft7.7. I found out my height today. :lol:

:doh:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, today's the day. I'm gonna get 100 HSPUs today.:bears:

As Al Bundy would say, "Let's rock!" :lol: :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

First set of 19 is officially in the bookds, and with the warmup set of 6 I did earlier, that's 25 thus far. Frig, it was harder than I thought it would be. :eeeek: :dunno: :clap:

[LOK]

awesome Buddy:bears:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, 18.5 HSPU for my second non-warmup set. :eek: :lol:

I think that because my bodyweight is going down, I might be slowing down my progress, but that's ok. I can always speed it up once I hit a weight that I want to stay at, and I have to be getting sharp for the spring. :dunno: :clap: :clap:

[LOK]

Well, 18.5 HSPU for my second non-warmup set. :eek: :lol:

I think that because my bodyweight is going down, I might be slowing down my progress, but that's ok. I can always speed it up once I hit a weight that I want to stay at, and I have to be getting sharp for the spring. :dunno: :clap: :clap:

my next short goal on them is 60

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I got 18 for my third set, so that's a warmup of 6 and then 19, 18.5, 18, and now I'm gonna get my jog done.:dunno:

[Buddy Rydell]

I'll give it another shot or two, but earlier I tried and I got a cramp so bad that I couldn't straighten my arm.

[Buddy Rydell]

Only got 10. It might be the huge steak I ate earlier. :lol:

So that's 70 in total for today, but next time I'll focus better and get the triple digit total!:clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well I did a warmup set of 5 and then 5 sets of 10. 55 in total. Not bad. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Getting there today too. I was gonna up my reps, but instead I'm focusing on getting speed and power with the same number. So far I got 5, 11, and 10 (I decided to keep it at 10 for a bit).

[Buddy Rydell]

Got my third working set of 13 or so. I should have kept it to 10, but I felt like doing a few more. For my last few sets I'll do 9 or 10 each.

[Buddy Rydell]

Did a set of 10 about an hour ago. Let's tally up thus far!

5, 11, 10, 13, 10---49 thus far. I guess I'll fire off 11 and make it an even 60. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Done, no probs...other than my arms being a bit tired. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Once again, 5 to warm up just finished. I'ma keep this up for as long as I can...barring unforeseen baby stuff. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

5, 10, 10, 10, 10, 7...I was a bit tired for some reason, or distracted as I think the baby has gotten into final position. :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, back to the HSPU thread. Warmup of 5, 2 sets of 11, no problem...and three sets of 12 on the way. Gotta keep these up, no matter what! :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Wound up doing an even 60 yesterday. Today is the chins. :clap:

[LOK]

I havent done HSPU in 4 days!:doh:

today i'll bang some out..

I have been doing my chins, pushups, and situps daily but for some reason the HSPU have fallen off..

[Buddy Rydell]

The nice thing about being at my job is routine, routine, routine. I can do my chins, pushups, and leg raises without fail throughout the day. I did 63 chins yesterday without really trying much. I just popped over to a quiet area, and then I do a quick set or two.

Plus, if I get here a bit early, I can take an extended lunch and get stuff done then as well. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

Frig, so busy today I didn't have time for HSPUs. I'll get'em tomorrow. :dunno:

[LOK]

I did 3 set of 20 this evening

[Buddy Rydell]

The lack of sleep really starts to get to me after awhile. I need to focus in order to get the sets, but all I want to do is sleep at my desk.:lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

Thus far today, I've done 12, 14, 15, 15, and I'll probably do three or four more sets at home. I'm gonna go for 100 total today. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

These are getting to be an easy enough routine. Still, right around 20 or so, I crap out stamina-wise. I have to work these harder than chins, I guess. :dunno:

[LOK]

i'm going for 100 today too Buddy! you got me inspiried:bears: I've done none yet today but I'm going to start right now!:cheer:

[Buddy Rydell]

I've done 5, 15, 16, and I'm also going for 100 today, Lokster. I'll do 2 more sets of 15-20 when I'm at the gym today, and then a few more sets in the afternoon and a few in the evening. I will definitely get 100 HSPU today even if I have to do sets of 1-5 reps at the end! :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

That's two more sets of 15. One at work and one at the gym. I could have gotten in two more sets, and in fact I might go get one now.

[Buddy Rydell]

Thus far, it's 5, 15, 16, 15, 15, 18...so that is 84 total. If I get one more set of 16, I'll have 100 before I go home. Heck, eventually I may have to go for 150 or 200. :clap:

[Hut*Hut]

Nothing compared to you two freaks, but got up to 3 sets of 5 chins with 75lb weight and 3 sets of 5 extended range incline push ups with 92lb yesterday. Coming along nicely, way stronger than a month ago. Aim to be well over 100lb on both by the end of the summer as well as up to 350 on Dead Lift.:blobbox:

[Buddy Rydell]

Hutster, do you wear a weightbelt when you do your deadlifts? I recently stopped wearing one, which necessitated me decreasing the weight until I work back up to my usual levels safely. 350 is really good. How much do you weigh?

Personally, right now, I'm sure I could do around 350 without a weightbelt. That's partly because I know my grip strength is strong enough to hold my weight, 205, hanging by one arm from the chinup bar for a little while.

Still, I'd be risking injury to do that. I'll work back up safely over the next few months. :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

And that was 16, which means that at 1:18pm, I have already done 100 handstand pushups for the day. If I kept going for more sets, I could really set a great record, but I'm gonna take it easy and just do chins tomorrow and alternate days! :clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

I get the feeling that the heavy shoulder presses were holding me back from doing really good numbers in the HSPUs. Now that I have put them on the backburner, my numbers will likely go up again. When I can do 100 HPSUs and 100 chins on an alternating daily basis, I will start adding more reps or different stuff.:clap:

[Hut*Hut]

Hutster, do you wear a weightbelt when you do your deadlifts? I recently stopped wearing one, which necessitated me decreasing the weight until I work back up to my usual levels safely. 350 is really good. How much do you weigh?

Personally, right now, I'm sure I could do around 350 without a weightbelt. That's partly because I know my grip strength is strong enough to hold my weight, 205, hanging by one arm from the chinup bar for a little while.

Still, I'd be risking injury to do that. I'll work back up safely over the next few months. :clap:

I don't even know what a weight belt is for, TBH. I have very minimum equipment, just the bar and some iron. I do 1 arm benches on a stability ball (working my way up to 100lb on that as well) and I have to clean whatever I squat. Old school baby! (I weigh about 170)

Can't do 350 yet. Im working with 260 for reps right now, but thats going up very easy and progress is coming along linearly in everything, so Im thinking 3 months or so of adding weight to the bar and 350 is a realistic target. Strength training is the fucking bomb, every work out has a purpose!

[LOK]

I don't even know what a weight belt is for, TBH. I have very minimum equipment, just the bar and some iron. I do 1 arm benches on a stability ball (working my way up to 100lb on that as well) and I have to clean whatever I squat. Old school baby! (I weigh about 170)

Can't do 350 yet. Im working with 260 for reps right now, but thats going up very easy and progress is coming along linearly in everything, so Im thinking 3 months or so of adding weight to the bar and 350 is a realistic target. Strength training is the fucking bomb, every work out has a purpose!


you are a strong cat Hut!

:bears:

[Hut*Hut]

you are a strong cat Hut!

:bears:

oh fuck off you and stop patronizing me!:laughing: Im just done telling you the other week that Im a novice on every lift and you two freaks are advanced or Elite for everything!

I'll get there though. I was actually pretty glad to find out how weak I was on the major lifts, in a weird way because it gave my work outs a purpose. Before I was just going through the motions with the vague intent of 'getting in shape' and generally getting nowhere. Now I have very specific targets which makes things way more fun and effective.:crafty:

[LOK]

oh fuck off you and stop patronizing me!:laughing: Im just done telling you the other week that Im a novice on every lift and you two freaks are advanced or Elite for everything!

I'll get there though. I was actually pretty glad to find out how weak I was on the major lifts, in a weird way because it gave my work outs a purpose. Before I was just going through the motions with the vague intent of 'getting in shape' and generally getting nowhere. Now I have very specific targets which makes things way more fun and effective.:crafty:

lol.. I was not patronizing at all..

man.. "weak" is people that don't use their bodies.. you are training so that's awesome

[LOK]

Buddy.. get a clip of yourself doing this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BDdtH7w1Sk

[Buddy Rydell]

I dunno, Lok. I can't see that vid at work, so I'll have to check it at home. I can do sets of 20 in the ol' handstand pushups now, so the next midrange goal is sets of 25. Eventually I'll be doing well over 100 every two days. I alternate them now, yesterday I did about 95 chins before I saw Iron Man, and today I'm doing about the same in HSPU. Between the two, I've changed my overall strength and it feels easier on the joints as well.

[LOK]

i do sets of 40 everytime now.. I'm going to go all out this weekend and see how many I can do.

I'm just doing them on the floor though.. the real way is on blocks or something so your head doesnt prevent full range of motion.. but.. oh well

[Buddy Rydell]

i do sets of 40 everytime now.. I'm going to go all out this weekend and see how many I can do.

I'm just doing them on the floor though.. the real way is on blocks or something so your head doesnt prevent full range of motion.. but.. oh well

You'd have to be careful that the cement blocks didn't slip. Regardless, The range of motion is increased if you hunch your shoulders or arch your back so that your eyes are aimed at the ground like you're doing a reverse incline press.

I know soon I'll be doing sets of 25 and then I'll just keep going up. I'm way stronger than I used to be. It's good to keep this type of overall body strength. Functional strength, that is.

I thought about trying kettlebells, but I'm wondering if it's worth it.

[Buddy Rydell]

I was gonna do my 100 today, but I have so much crap that needs to be done, I'll get 100 tomorrow.

[LOK]

Today was a good day,

only ran 1mile

but I did 100 HSPU, 100 chins, 500 situps and 500 pushups

[Buddy Rydell]

Looks like it is 20s all the time, no probs now. Next mini-goal is getting the 25s, but I am happy to be in the 20s. :clap:

[Hut*Hut]

You guys gotta get yourselves a weighted vest for your hand stand push ups! I can't believe how much stronger Im getting with this thing - up to 30 chins from 14 and Im up to 100 push ups from 60 odd. In both cases I just stopped at a round figure, rather than going to failure. I've been working both in low rep ranges 6 reps, 5 reps, 3 reps, 2 reps with more weight each time, so I wasn't sure if that would translate to bigger numbers without the weight, but I just tested out today & works a treat. Doing chin without all that weight on my back feels like Im gonna launch myself through the ceiling. :crafty:

Im guessing you freaks could probably easily get up to 50 HSPU's with one of these things.:eeeek:

[Buddy Rydell]

I have a weightvest that goes up to 50lbs, but when you do handstand pushups, it starts to fall over your head even if you have it buckled at the waist. Perhaps if I figure out a way to have a strap between the back and front that goes between my legs without pinching my balls or choking my 10lbs of dangling fury, I might be able to use it for handstand pushups. :lol:

[Hut*Hut]

ah....never thought about that. I've certainly seen guys doing HSPUs with vests though, you should find a solution, where there's a will there's a way! They'll send your numbers soaring if your anything like me.

[LOK]

but when you do handstand pushups, it starts to fall over your head

:lol:

yeah.. that could be bad news:lol:

[LOK]

You guys gotta get yourselves a weighted vest for your hand stand push ups! I can't believe how much stronger Im getting with this thing - up to 30 chins from 14 and Im up to 100 push ups from 60 odd. In both cases I just stopped at a round figure, rather than going to failure. I've been working both in low rep ranges 6 reps, 5 reps, 3 reps, 2 reps with more weight each time, so I wasn't sure if that would translate to bigger numbers without the weight, but I just tested out today & works a treat. Doing chin without all that weight on my back feels like Im gonna launch myself through the ceiling. :crafty:

Im guessing you freaks could probably easily get up to 50 HSPU's with one of these things.:eeeek:

I want one!

I have been doing chins sometimes with weight plates or dumbells in a back pack for now

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I'm still doing sets of 20, which is amazing compared to what I started out with. Now I have to do sets of 20 with my chinups on a regular basis, and then I'll move it up to sets of 25 for each! :bears:

[LOK]

Well, I'm still doing sets of 20, which is amazing compared to what I started out with. Now I have to do sets of 20 with my chinups on a regular basis, and then I'll move it up to sets of 25 for each! :bears:

I think you are the real beast here. post some pics Buddy boy:lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

I think I said a few months ago that when I could do 25 consecutive handstand pushups, I would post it. I'm getting there but I'm not at that point yet...besides, there are too many photoshop enthusiasts here. :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

http://www.imwan.com/phpBB3/images/smilies/icon_hulk2.gif

[LOK]

I think I said a few months ago that when I could do 25 consecutive handstand pushups, I would post it. I'm getting there but I'm not at that point yet...besides, there are too many photoshop enthusiasts here. :lol:

yeah man.. too many photoshoppers here and actually some that just act like assholes when you post a pic..

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I'm all about the 21s today. I'm adding a rep or two a week. Eventually I'll get 50 hspu, and I'll feel like King Kong.:clap:

[Buddy Rydell]

4 sets of 25 HSPU, baby! WOO-HOO! Alas, all is not perfect. My new computer has given me the blue screen of death, so I am forced to use my laptop until I can get the big one fixed. Fortunately I have a warranty, but there's a ton of good stuff on it, so I don't want to lose it. I am able to boot up for a few hours or so, so I'm gonna transfer everything.

Still, 4 sets of 25. That's a record for me. I did them outside where the patio stones are, and they provided enough traction that I wasn't worried about slipping! :kidcool:

From here, the next goal is 30, then 35, then 40, etc etc. When I can do 4 sets of 50, I won't increase the overall reps but instead I will eventually build to 2 sets of 100. :crafty:

[Buddy Rydell]

I'm still knocking out the 25s, but I'm trying to diversify a little bit. I think I might drop down to 20s and also jump into circuit training. I don't do enough of that, and I have as much mass as I'll ever need. In fact, I'd look better if I lost a bit of muscle...and bodyfat! :lol:

[LOK]

i been slackin on my HSPU's lately.. I just did a couple sets and re- remembered how much I love them

[Tyler Durden]

I think I said a few months ago that when I could do 25 consecutive handstand pushups, I would post it. I'm getting there but I'm not at that point yet...besides, there are too many photoshop enthusiasts here. :lol:

Well, well, well, :laughing:

You and LOK are hypocrisy brothers.

[LOK]

Well, well, well, :laughing:

You and LOK are hypocrisy brothers.


why am I?

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, well, well, :laughing:

You and LOK are hypocrisy brothers.

I realize that you're trying your usual thing of sparking up an argument, but I don't see any way that I'm being hypocritical. I still do them, but I am focusing on other facets of my training. I'm trimming down and cutting up.

I guess it could be worse, I could have stopped training like you did, Ty. :lol:

[Buddy Rydell]

I'm doing "Grease the Groove" again with the HSPU and Chins. I'll be belting out wicked numbers by Christmas. :kidcool:

[LOK]

I'm doing "Grease the Groove" again with the HSPU and Chins. I'll be belting out wicked numbers by Christmas. :kidcool:


man.. I thought I'd get the one armed chin by July 4th.. I'm not there yet.. but getting better and better

[Buddy Rydell]

man.. I thought I'd get the one armed chin by July 4th.. I'm not there yet.. but getting better and better

Dude, I stopped on that for a bit because I'm circuit training. Today I did windsprints combined with chins, HSPU, and hanging knee kicks.

[LOK]

Dude, I stopped on that for a bit because I'm circuit training. Today I did windsprints combined with chins, HSPU, and hanging knee kicks.


I been doing a lot of pushups, running, ab wheel rollouts.. (on my feet) and bridging.. as well as chinning but not going crazy on chins.. just every time I walk by I do them

I probably average 50 chins per day most days and once a week do a 100

[Buddy Rydell]

Well, I'm doing 55 HSPU per day everyday. With grease the groove, I'll have that right up in a few months. I'm doing GTG with HSPU, chins, knee kicks, one-legged squats, and a few other exercises.

[Breeze]

You guys are beasts:bears:

Im up to 20 on the HSPU as far as sets go, Im finally getting back into it.

[LOK]

I got 62 last night.. that's my best yet I think

[Hut*Hut]

I got 62 last night.. that's my best yet I think

:bears:

[Buddy Rydell]

I do sets of HSPU still, and I seem to be able to increase the reps more easily on HSPU than on chins. I currently do 16 per set, but I know I could get at least 25 consecutive reps. I'm gonna keep uping my rep scheme or maybe go for a one-set max once a week.

[LOK]

I do sets of HSPU still, and I seem to be able to increase the reps more easily on HSPU than on chins. I currently do 16 per set, but I know I could get at least 25 consecutive reps. I'm gonna keep uping my rep scheme or maybe go for a one-set max once a week.


i been just working on a handstand without the wall..

I feel like I have the strength.. I just need the balance and I wanna do these without the wall!

[Hut*Hut]

Tried HSPUs for the first time the other day, was chuffed to manage 3 full range. :cheer: Yeah, I know, pitiful compared to you lot, but not bad for a first try especially as I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to manage a single one since I can only 'military' press about 80% of my bodyweight with a BB. I figured a HSPU would be at least 95% bw when you factor in the resistence of your feet against the wall?:dunno: I guess it doesn't work like that. Anyway, I've started working them in place of low rep presses.

I've been inspired by the gymnastics at the olypics to master my bodyweight so I'm also working towards 1 arm push ups, pistols and ab wheel roll outs. :bears: Pretty close on all of them. Pistols I can do full range on a bench, but I don't have the hamstring flexibility to go the ground yet (same problem with squat form I reckon so mastering pistols should help my squat form). 1APUs really come and go for some reason probably because they're the most mentally taxing with the amount of full body tension you need to muster up. I managed a full one the other week then regressed again this week. Just started the roll outs last week I'm expecting them to take a few weeks, pretty tough.

I figure learning these skills is an excellent investment for any times in the future when I don't have access to weights.

[Buddy Rydell]

I have no problems with sets of 25, but I am doing chins immediately followed by HSPU, and then knee kicks and hanging side twists with my knees tucked up high to work my obliques.

I'm gonna see if I can keep them going higher and higher.

[Buddy Rydell]

Man, I don't know if it is the weather or not, but I have problems doing more than 20 now...especially for the first set. It might be the weather, but it just wipes me out and it's not like I've stopped doing them.