An addition to the progression is to do elevated pike pushups with one leg vertical. This adds an additional load to the pike pushup and makes it more like the HSPU and helps bridge the gap between the elevated pike pushup and the wall assisted HSPU. I've not seen many include this in their progression in HSPU tutorials.
Yea same for me. I’ve can do 3-5 HSPU on the wall but can’t seem to keep my balance for an unassisted one. I’ve gotten really close and maybe even gotten it once or twice but not consistent. Gotta keep grinding
Just came across your videos. Very simple and well explained which makes it easy to understand. You seem to also take in all or at least most the variables which a lot of ppl miss, therefore giving over the full information necessary.your videos are also not dragged on too long. Well done
Another progression after the HS push-up would be it on parallel bars or on an elevated surface to increase the range of motion. One of my friends at gymnastics practice can do that and it’s insane, great video btw.
Amazing once again. Don’t stop bro! Would be curious on a video regarding improving explosive power in all movements (especially pull ups). Also information regarding the most effective ways to train for strength. 👌
Great stuff as always. I have a question though: *What percentage of bodyweight should I be able to Military Press, before comfortably moving on to wall HSPU?* I weigh 80 kg, lifting a 100% bodyweight military press is quite the journey.
Wow man as always really nice tutorial. Clear explanations with how and why. Keep up the great content. I really don't get why your videos don't have more likes. Really man keep it up.
I've practiced your beginner handstand routine and I like it quite a lot. however, I'm stagnant with my handstand progress and realize I probably need more variety in my handstand training in order to make any real progress. I would really appreciate another handstand video possibly with another routine. Just for more variety.
What is your opinion on fuil ROM HSPU ? Building up strength with pike pushups but starting with *deep* pike PU in all progressions ? I believe it will help for maximum shoulder gains and make it easier for the full ROM HSPU chase.
Leonidas Desert I belive that we need to do pike push ups in to 2 directions. I mean we need to work on our "deep" strenght (with PB) and "lean" strenght(without PB) and of course negatives in free hs
All was not lost. Tom was resurrected to bring me this new phrase. 7:26 GREASE THAT GROVE !! "Exercising hard, but not too hard, very often. Also called GTG." I plan on using that new phrase at least 5 times this week.
Where is the rest of this series? I'd like to know about more what is the best lower body anterior/posterior moves or anterior/posterior core moves are. What are the do&dont's of them and their progression. If you are not gonna upload videos about that, can you at least give me samples for begging about them?
Tom Merrick it would be great if you could. Thank you for videos by the way. It give me lots of help more than you can imagine. The way of your videos also good too. I hope you continue to upload videos too.
Tom Merrick I have an one question more. You have 3 types of program called beginner, skills and mass. You are saying that (in e-book) experience need 6+Months for skill program, 3+Months for Mass program. Is that 3+ Month, 3 month beginner or 6 month beginner + 3 month skill? (for passing the mass program)
Miracle I would just say consistent similar training to prep tendons and joints. If you came into this with no Bodyweight experience then really the beginner is the best option :)
No no no I get that :) I just wonder that after the begginer program... Anyway thanks for the e-book again. It is very helpful. At least for me it is :)
What do you think about doing Wall HeSPU with additional negative reps to get adequate volume? for example doing (3x(2 Wall HeSPU+ 3x6s Wall HeSPU ecc)) and progressing from there by increasing the concentric reps and decreasing the eccentrics... Wouldn’t that be the best way to build strength for the Free HeSPU as it would be in the full range of motion unlike Partial ROM HeSPU and it would stimulate the Free HeSPU better than an overhead press? What are your thoughts?
Hey Tom! Great video and very instructive! Thanks once again. Quick question: My incredibly tight hamstrings prevent me from performing the Pike Pushup with good form. I'm working on flexibility, but in the meantime is there a variation for people like me? xD It gets easier when the feet get on the wall, but the strength is not there yet, so you see my dilemma. Thanks man!
Break your knees a little when performing the exercise. It could help until you get adaquate flexibility. Just make sure you lean forward to engage shoulders.
Hi Tom! Great video...! I've been working on my HSPU for a while and seeing some nice progression. I see in the video that your hands are a bit wider than your natural width in your handstand... would you recommend practicing it like this? when I tried it - it was a bit easier than regular shoulder width placement. Thanks!!
Banana arch is NOT A MISTAKE. Without flexibility (and 80% of men do not have it and CAN NOT IMPROVE IT) the banana arch is the only solution. Learn fist, then teach the others!