Handstand Push up Progressions

Handstand push ups are one of those movements. One that requires strength, position and proper progressions in order to advance. At CrossFit Federal Hill we have a few go to scaling options that have worked extremely well for our members. Coach Blair will take you from basic to advanced.
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[@robertgillis2697]

66 year old Male: 14 months post quad bypass- Learned to walk on hands at age 12 (rudimentarily), Wowed by Vertical pushups demonstrated my very husky squad leader to us during our nightly pushup session during swab summer as a Coast Guard Academy cadet. Going forward I would perform vertical pushups against the wall while when waiting for a pickup BB game at the gym. Pandemic ended 40 years of my regular 8-12 hours of full court basketball then came major cardio surgery late last year. Progressing from scratch on rebuilding a usable body. Some ATG has helped begin to increase poor mobility in ankle dorsiflexion and reaching the deep squat position which I was unable to get close to until recently. Foam rubber Padding behind knees during squat allowed me to suddenly break through with only mild discomfort - (miraculous breakthrough after maybe 15-20 years of being unable to squat.
Today I jsut wanted to see what progression were recommended for handstand pushups- I always enjoyed them but never saw anyone else doing them (since 1976). Curious as to what I can train my body to do at age 66 after being nearly helpless a year ago.
This was exactly what I was looking for - and in the first video I've watched on the topic. Very impressed with the form of the model athlete. I don't expect to duplicate that level of grace doing anything. Thanks for posting.

[@mariereece4115]

Good for you! I'm older and had some serious life-threatening issues.
It's a matter of when! You have this! It's in your nature! I say if I die trying, well, how cool is that! Doubt, we'll die, lol.

[@felpdrock]

Nice progression! I'm a coach here in Brazil 🇧🇷 and enjoyed it a lot! Thanks!

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Thanks for the support Felipe!! How long have you been coaching?

[@ZacharyRHall]

Good progressions! Pike push ups helped me tremendously when I was starting out.

[@AvengerCrazy]

These ladies are doing gym workout in completely covered dress.
Salute you dear ladies.

[@trealsteve]

Crazy thing is…
I can still see their fit figures without them dressing like garden tools. 🤯

[@LangansBulldog]

@@trealsteveLMAO!!

[@marvinchan5812]

Nice! thanks I will try from pike push ups.

[@mariereece4115]

Great information. Thanks

[@datraass]

Good Stuff! ThanX!🔥🔥🔥🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Thanks for the support!

[@ralph9398]

Phenomenal

[@poppyrupe5129]

Thanks for the feedback I was doing it wrong before very helful

[@CrossFitFedealHill]

Poppy, glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@delta2847]

At least she’s not kipping in handstand pushups 😭🙏

[@bhupennembang227]

Great 👍

[@trealsteve]

Diabolical!
Regroup!

[@adenglen5104]

Is it just me or is she flaring her elbows quite badly when she's doing the pike from the box in your example of good form 😅
Other than that looks great