confusion with static holds sets

Started by Alessandro Mainente, December 24, 2010 · 9 Replies · 3,487 Views

Alessandro Mainente

i had read in many post that when you are learning the basic static position like PL, FL, BL, before go to the next step of progression (like tuck pl --> flat tuck) you have to reach the total of 60 sec of hold.

For many months i think that i i didn't have understood the correct thing..

for example i was working to get 60 seconds of a step ONLY in one set, so i've worked to get 60 sec of flat tuck PL, FL tuck planche, and flat tuck BL..

now i have reach some of my objectives (for example 6-9 sec straddle planche, 20 or 20+ sec full bl, i'm working for the full FL, 40+ sec L-sit) but i don't know if the way ive followed was correct..

for the total 60 sec of planche hold i have to:

- reach 60 sec in one set ?

- reach the 60 sec in many sets (3 sets of 20sec) ?

and this thing must be did for every static position?

i want to solve my doubt because now i'm training also with a friend and is necessary for me know the correct way in order to train him! and also because in some static position i am in steady situation...

thanks for the help..

Razz

Reach 60s in one set, until and including adv tuck. Straddle your aim will be more like 15s for planche and FL. BL most likely more but you've already got full BL so no worries there :)

Alessandro Mainente

it makes sense cotinue to train BL if i hav taken the full BL previously?

Blairbob

you will want to at least due some maintenance work for the BL

Razz

Yeah you can start using the full BL in your warmup and then work towards some nice hollow back pulls and 360 pulls

Alessandro Mainente

i can do 4-5 360pulls in a row...so the idea is that when a skill becomes easy you can use it in the warm up?

Razz

Yep you can use it in the warmup or just do 1 set before the real workout for maintenance.

Blairbob

Depends. Is the 360 pull down in tuck, pike, 1/2 lay or layout position. It's a world of difference as tuck and pike are fairly simple to do and not like a BL in regards to intensity.

Alessandro Mainente

i peform the 360 easily for 3-4 reps i'm alwasys extended in the entire movement...

Blairbob

very nice and exceptional.