Having problems with the intergrated mobility for frog stands.

As above. I am able to complete the 5x 30 second holds of frog stand but can even get into position for the bent arm half straddle planche. Let alone hold it for 10 seconds. Could anyone help me on tips to strengthen my shoulders for this movement. I believe I am finding it so hard as I have quite a heavy lower body and being 6'3". Thanks in advance,

Josh

Hi Josh,

Whenever you are having trouble on an exercise, I highly suggest uploading a video to either the Form Checks portion of the Forum or to Video Review. By uploading a video, we will be able to give you personal feedback and tips to help you improve rather than general suggestions that may or may not help. In my opinion, Video Review and Form Checks are the fastest way to successful Gymnastic Strength Training.

Hello, I have exactly the same problem as Josh. I do not know if it has anything to do with the problem, but I am 6'5". Will upload a video soon... Thanks, 

Sami

Hi Sami, 

Please include a video of mastery on HBP PE3 and sPL PE5 in your submission. 

Looking forward to the videos  

Pauline, 

thanks for the tip! It seems that I have been stuck so long on this one, that I have lost the mastery of HBP PE3. Even mastery of the HBP PE2 is a struggle! This is the problem I have noticed on the plateaus - you lose the gains that you have achieved. I must be neglecting something...

Anyway, back to the grind

Hi @Sami Miettinen,

This is normal. Remember that you need to keep refining the movement even if you have mastered it. We hope to hear more about your progress.

I agree with Leo here, keep refining the basics. I suggest to add a set of these to your warmup  

Pauline & Leo, 

thanks for the good advice. Will have to review the way I am doing things...

Completing bent arm tuck planche will help develop the needed static pressing strength.