I’ve really been focusing on compression lately, and have made some solid progress in compression for v-sits over 2 weeks. I’m hoping this will translate over nicely once I start working on V-sit. First video is this week and the second video is two weeks ago.

A lot of people think they need a full handstand first before they can start training for the handstand push-up. That is not true. You can start building the strength and control for the handstand push-up way earlier. And honestly, that is one of the best things about it. 🧱 Start with the pike push-up The easiest place to start is the pike push-up. Why? Because it already teaches a lot of what you need: • pushing through the shoulders • getting weight over the hands • keeping control upside down • building pressing strength If regular pike push-ups are still hard, make them easier. If they are getting easy, slowly make them harder. A simple progression is: • pike push-up on the floor • feet on a box or bench • feet higher and higher • feet on the wall • handstand push-up progressions The higher the feet go, the closer it becomes to a real handstand push-up. 🔄 Back to wall vs chest to wall These two are both useful, but they are not the same. 🧱 Back to wall handstand push-up This version is better for: • building pressing strength • getting comfortable going down and up • learning the motion • getting more reps in It is usually easier to start here because the wall gives you support and you can focus more on the pressing. 🎯 Chest to wall handstand push-up This version is better for: • body alignment • shoulder position • learning better handstand shape • pushing with better control This one is usually harder, but it is closer to the cleaner handstand position you want long term. So both matter. One helps more with strength. One helps more with shape and control. ⬇️ Do not skip negatives Negatives are one of the best ways to build the handstand push-up. That means: • start at the top • lower yourself down slowly • control as much as possible • come down with good shape If you cannot press back up yet, that is okay. You are still building strength in the exact range you need. Negatives are amazing because they let you train the skill before you fully own the full rep.

Im finally almost completel healed. My lower back doesn't hurt when I do crow or anything involving hip flexors. Compression is getting better than it was before injury. In the lsit i can lift up on my finger tips but my feet aren't floating yet. Splits one side down to the mat the other almost touching. I can go into bridge pose again. But my left side still won't turn into it. Also, my left shoulder has an issue for me but I can take off my shirt without pain in my shoulder. Im feeling so much better and stronger. Sometimes its a blessing when injuries happen. I was defn overdoing it.

I was hoping today i would get my handstand, it was a good practice but it's still not happening.... Instead of being discouraged, I decided to try another yoga pose. Those yoga pose are a full body workout!💪 First time trying the eight-angle pose today, the lower progression is the elephant pose but nope, I skip progressions me 😂 @Karyn Ainsworth I've you ever tried that pose? Here's the link for the video, I'm not too far off. It's just not a smooth transition yet....😅 https://youtube.com/shorts/p0fbIFrlPOY?si=vBmY35vbhCsi8f72

Day 3 workout was a couple days ago but here it is. HS hold (chest to wall) 3 x 20 seconds Shoulder mobility with band (not on video) Scapula pull-ups Hi pulls Band muscles up 4 x 2 reps Pendlay rows Box jumps Leg extension (not on video) Leg curls (not on video) Pike push ups I'll share my week of training I'll follow and track for the next several weeks tomorrow to get your input on if it looks good for someone trying to achieve muscle up and handstand AND look good 😅