Pseudo Planche Pushup issue

As I progressed through the pushup routines I found it quite easy since I was comfortable with pushups and last level of 5x15 was not a problem. Good form and everything.

I can hold a plank, both elbow and straight arm for several 30 second sets. I practice hollow body hold and front support daily before every workout.

But when I progressed from normal pushups to pseudo planche ones I hit a wall. It feels so hard. Even doing 2 or 3 seem like a problem. I can feel my form is not good and I have big problems even in the beginner phase of pseudo planche pushup. I think my weakest link is arm strength since I feel lots of pain in forearm and biceps. The arm position for pseudo planche pushup is new to me and I think this is stopping me from doing it properly.

Any suggestions how to strengthen body or what to do to be able to do them properly? 

5 hours ago, Nikola Mileta said:

As I progressed through the pushup routines I found it quite easy since I was comfortable with pushups and last level of 5x15 was not a problem. Good form and everything.

I can hold a plank, both elbow and straight arm for several 30 second sets. I practice hollow body hold and front support daily before every workout.

But when I progressed from normal pushups to pseudo planche ones I hit a wall. It feels so hard. Even doing 2 or 3 seem like a problem. I can feel my form is not good and I have big problems even in the beginner phase of pseudo planche pushup. I think my weakest link is arm strength since I feel lots of pain in forearm and biceps. The arm position for pseudo planche pushup is new to me and I think this is stopping me from doing it properly.

Any suggestions how to strengthen body or what to do to be able to do them properly? 

Hi NIkola, i have noticed in your post history that you have never posted an execution of your pushup. so my first request is if I can see 15 pushups, side view if possible.

Ok. Give me few days until i record a video.

I uploaded video to my YouTube. Here is the link

https://youtu.be/RhWeZs6o48g

I did 15 pushups in the end of my workout when I was already fatigued a bit. I didn't wanna do ti in the beginning because that would be too easy.

I try to protract my shoulders in top part. I notice that on some reps my lower back hang due to fatigue.

Also, recently i realized I have APT and now I'm working on it and it's visible in my pushups.

When i do pseudo planche ones i feel my arms and wrists don't have the strength to support me. And my lower back sag after 3-4 reps.

I am eager to hear your thoughts.

On 11/21/2020 at 10:54 AM, Nikola Mileta said:

I uploaded video to my YouTube. Here is the link

https://youtu.be/RhWeZs6o48g

 

I did 15 pushups in the end of my workout when I was already fatigued a bit. I didn't wanna do ti in the beginning because that would be too easy.

I try to protract my shoulders in top part. I notice that on some reps my lower back hang due to fatigue.

Also, recently i realized I have APT and now I'm working on it and it's visible in my pushups.

When i do pseudo planche ones i feel my arms and wrists don't have the strength to support me. And my lower back sag after 3-4 reps.

I am eager to hear your thoughts.

Hi NIkola, probably the video is "private" because is not accessible.

Yes, my fault.

Try again please.

https://youtu.be/RhWeZs6o48g

Hi NIkola, still private.

I'm sorry. Try now.

23 hours ago, Nikola Mileta said:

I'm sorry. Try now.

 

Hey Nikola, i think that we must work on this variation by applying these corrections:

1- range of motion: touching the floor is imperative;

2- stop in the top plank position for 1'' in between the reps;

3 - alignment: in the top position hips are higher than shoulders..they should be lower than the shoulder.

I agree with the touching the floor. I always thought I am few cm from the floor, but now when I see a video I realize it is much more than few cm.

Regarding hips, they probably go high because of shoulder protraction and my fear that the hips will sag because of weaker/tighter lower back. Will work on it.

Thank you