Hi,
I usually train by myself and I'm not able to do these progressions as depicted.
Is it acceptable to use one of these?
If the angle is too vertical, maybe it's possible to raise the back part of it? Anyone with the same problem?
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SL PE4-PE6 tips
Started by Jcweldingh, October 2, 2015 · 13 Replies · 426 Views
Too easy. You need the hip to be in extension(body in line) when the trunk is parallel to the floor.
I have a similar bench, if yours is heavy enough you can do what I did and just raise the backend on a box and keep it weighted to counter balance you.
*Edit: as Mark mentions, it is much more difficult once you get parallel.
Mark Collins said:Too easy. You need the hip to be in extension(body in line) when the trunk is parallel to the floor.
Does it have to be completely horizontal?
For mastery you need to get past horizontal so the hips extend. The thighs will be horizontal with the upper body higher.
Working on these now myself. This article linked has changed my approach to full extension. Instead of going for max. range on each rep., I scale it back a bit and try to shift focus away from the lower back (which is difficult). http://www.hybridperspective.com/2014/04/20/is-arch-up-type-conditioning-contributing-to-back-pain-in-gymnasts/
Slowing the movement down also helps to keep the exercises more challenging.
Mark Collins said:Too easy. You need the hip to be in extension(body in line) when the trunk is parallel to the floor.
How much easier are they? That is also the only alternative that I have right now.
Alexander Egebak said:How much easier are they? That is also the only alternative that I have right now.
I'll try to adjust the angle with some sort of box later today. I'll let you know how that works out 
Alexander Egebak said:How much easier are they? That is also the only alternative that I have right now.
Having had the same setup and compensate, Much easier. I was able to easily achieve mastery with these at the 45 degree angle but once changed to parrallel I could only get about 4 sets of ten in and struggled on the last set around 7-8. Enough to make me do another cycle of these to ensure I have them down solid.
Use what you have for now until you adapt but don't consider it mastery until you can get the correct setup.
It's easier but acceptable to use. If you can prop the back up with a couple of stretch blocks that would already help a lot.
Hmm, what about throwing some more kilos in on them for increased resistance?
Alexander Egebak said:How much easier are they? That is also the only alternative that I have right now.
I find them to be 50% as hard.
I find them to be pretty much the same difficulty until your upper body reaches parallel. IMO after that point the course version becomes so much harder. Also they seem to resemble ABH more if you keep your legs parallel to the ground, which I guess it's a good thing, isn't it?