[Fitness] That was a first

[digitaldiscipline]

Managed to do my very first full handstand (against a wall) pushup - from scalp on the floor to full extension - at lunch today. Triceps seemed the least happy about it, rather than the shoulders.

I'm working on various gymnastic holds to try and address core and upper-arm/upper-body strength as well. Also, being able to do the flag just looks cool.

Front lever: http://beastskills.com/FrontLever.htm

Handstand stuff: http://beastskills.com/Handstand.htm (scroll down to the "training" part)

Planche holds: http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/229/

Up to 2x1 minute tucked front levers; on the ground, I'm only able to maintain a frog planche for about ten seconds right now, because my balance sucks, and I have an aversion to falling on my face.

Comments

[etcet.livejournal.com]

Nifty!

I find using either the "perfect pushup" handles or a pair of dumbbells to be far more comfortable than traditional puships as well.

I need to get more balanced on the frogs before I can move to the tuck planche, but that, and, maybe, the full one are goals for the future. Those little stands look like a Home Depot trip waiting to happen...

[cheez-ball.livejournal.com]

We always made our own. :-) Just make sure you do an excellent job with the sanding and finishing. Nothing like splinters to discourage further use. In a fit of laziness I bought an inexpensive pair of parallettes for pushups from the local sports store - mostly for the squishy stuff to cushion my hands.