Started by moustache1023, March 14, 2013 · 3 Replies · 5,211 Views
Video shows me doing 1st set of assisted HS pushups.. did sets of 2 reps, 2 reps, 3 reps, and finished with static HS hold for 50 sec.
Did all of this at the end of my weight training workout....
Picked up HS1 a week or so ago and like it...
handstand push ups.MOV
Looks really good. You might also try them with you stomach to the wall. The first few times its a bit more awkward to get into position, but it better approximates the body position and feel of doing them on freestanding pbars. With time, stomach to the wall HS will also improve your overall body alignment in the HS and dramatically increase your shoulder ROM.
I've not worked HSPU with a band before. Are you using yours to prevent external rotation at the shoulders while lowering?
I am using the back to the wall position because I am at a commercial fitness center and usually train alone, so I dont have a spotter or mats to roll out of it.. I will try stomach to the wall sometime when I can get a training partner to spot me and be my eyes so I don't fall into someone walking by...
The band on my arms is actually a Slingshot.
http://www.howmuchyabench.net/
It is a training tool / aid that I use in my powerlifting bench press training. It helps alleviate shoulder discomfort by forcing you to stay tighter. It also allows you to overload weight / reps, which over time will help you get stronger.
I found that when I lowered from the extended HS position, it gave me the support (i think against the ext rotation you mentioned) i needed to overcome the difficult leverage point at the bottom and the bit of rebound your get from its elasticity helps you to get to your better leverage point and use your strength to drive the rest of the way up.
I am excited to use this tool to help me develop HS pushup strength... I am confident that in a few weeks (or less) I will be be banging out 10+ reps using it... Then will switch over to without and see what I can do...
FYI, to anyone viewing this, I realize what I showed is not perfect form, was not to most seeing a complete enough rep, and I am not stomach to the wall. So to those who may point it out, i understand my shortcomings and know there is a ton of room for improvement in the future..