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Today I tried pike push-ups with full range of motion (going all the way down until my hands are around shoulder level), and honestly… it felt way harder than I expected.

What surprised me the most is that it actually felt harder than wall HSPU for me. I didn’t expect that at all. The increased ROM completely changes the difficulty in a way that’s kind of shocking. My shoulders were literally on fire from the very first rep.

It really made me realize how much range of motion matters in vertical pushing movements. This variation feels like it forces way more control and strength through the shoulders.

What I find weird is that most HSPU tutorials don’t really recommend this exercise, even though it seems super useful for building strength.

Has anyone else felt the same about full ROM pike push-ups?

Is there carry over between hspu and back lever lever?

I can currently perform around 5 reps of back-to-wall handstand push-ups as my max when I’m fresh. My form is relatively controlled, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, especially on the last reps where fatigue kicks in.

Right now, I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to progress toward strict full range of motion handstand push-ups. I’ve been considering adding full ROM negatives (lowering myself slowly all the way down with control), but I’m not sure if I’m at the right strength level to benefit from them or if it might be too early.

Should I start incorporating negatives at this stage to build strength in the bottom portion, or would it be better to first increase my reps and overall pressing strength with the standard back-to-wall HSPUs?

Also, if negatives are a good idea, how would you recommend structuring them in terms of sets, reps, and frequency?

I can currently perform around 5 reps of back-to-wall handstand push-ups as my max when I’m fresh. My form is relatively controlled, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, especially on the last reps where fatigue kicks in.

Right now, I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to progress toward strict full range of motion handstand push-ups. I’ve been considering adding full ROM negatives (lowering myself slowly all the way down with control), but I’m not sure if I’m at the right strength level to benefit from them or if it might be too early.

Should I start incorporating negatives at this stage to build strength in the bottom portion, or would it be better to first increase my reps and overall pressing strength with the standard back-to-wall HSPUs?

Also, if negatives are a good idea, how would you recommend structuring them in terms of sets, reps, and frequency?I can currently perform around 5 reps of back-to-wall handstand push-ups as my max when I’m fresh. My form is relatively controlled, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, especially on the last reps where fatigue kicks in.

I can currently perform around 5 reps of back-to-wall handstand push-ups as my max when I’m fresh. My form is relatively controlled, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, especially on the last reps where fatigue kicks in.

Right now, I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to progress toward strict full range of motion handstand push-ups. I’ve been considering adding full ROM negatives (lowering myself slowly all the way down with control), but I’m not sure if I’m at the right strength level to benefit from them or if it might be too early.

Should I start incorporating negatives at this stage to build strength in the bottom portion, or would it be better to first increase my reps and overall pressing strength with the standard back-to-wall HSPUs?

Also, if negatives are a good idea, how would you recommend structuring them in terms of sets, reps, and frequency?

I can currently perform around 5 reps of back-to-wall handstand push-ups as my max when I’m fresh. My form is relatively controlled, but I wouldn’t say it’s perfect yet, especially on the last reps where fatigue kicks in.

Right now, I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to progress toward strict full range of motion handstand push-ups. I’ve been considering adding full ROM negatives (lowering myself slowly all the way down with control), but I’m not sure if I’m at the right strength level to benefit from them or if it might be too early.

Should I start incorporating negatives at this stage to build strength in the bottom portion, or would it be better to first increase my reps and overall pressing strength with the standard back-to-wall HSPUs?

Also, if negatives are a good idea, how would you recommend structuring them in terms of sets, reps, and frequency?

Why do people think the front lever is a core exercise?

This is bullshit myth Front lever is pull exercise not core exercise You should focus primarily on Pull-Up and inverted Rows to start your front lever journey core exercises will not help you at all in the front lever

core is not really that important in front lever You can achieve full front lever without training core at all The core is not a determining factor at all because it's a 100% pull exercise, not an abdominal exercise

Hey guys,

I’ve noticed something with my right scapula and I’m not sure if it’s normal or something I should be concerned about.

Sometimes when I put my weight on a front bar (or anything in front of me), I hear a cracking/popping sound coming from my right scapula. The weird part is that it actually feels really good and relieving, so I even do it intentionally sometimes.

Also, occasionally I slightly turn my neck to the left while putting weight forward, and I get that same cracking sound in the scapula area with the same kind of relief.

There’s no pain, just the sound and the “release” feeling.

Is this normal (like joint cavitation or something), or could it be a sign of instability or an issue with my scapular mechanics?

Would appreciate any insights

And I don’t want medical advice

Hey guys,

I’ve noticed something with my right scapula and I’m not sure if it’s normal or something I should be concerned about.

Sometimes when I put my weight on a front bar (or anything in front of me), I hear a cracking/popping sound coming from my right scapula. The weird part is that it actually feels really good and relieving, so I even do it intentionally sometimes.

Also, occasionally I slightly turn my neck to the left while putting weight forward, and I get that same cracking sound in the scapula area with the same kind of relief.

There’s no pain, just the sound and the “release” feeling.

Is this normal (like joint cavitation or something), or could it be a sign of instability or an issue with my scapular mechanics?

Would appreciate any insights.

Hey guys,

I’ve noticed something with my right scapula and I’m not sure if it’s normal or something I should be concerned about.

Sometimes when I put my weight on a front bar (or anything in front of me), I hear a cracking/popping sound coming from my right scapula. The weird part is that it actually feels really good and relieving, so I even do it intentionally sometimes.

Also, occasionally I slightly turn my neck to the left while putting weight forward, and I get that same cracking sound in the scapula area with the same kind of relief.

There’s no pain, just the sound and the “release” feeling.

Is this normal (like joint cavitation or something), or could it be a sign of instability or an issue with my scapular mechanics?

Would appreciate any insights.

Hey guys,

I’ve noticed something with my right scapula and I’m not sure if it’s normal or something I should be concerned about.

Sometimes when I put my weight on a front bar (or anything in front of me), I hear a cracking/popping sound coming from my right scapula. The weird part is that it actually feels really good and relieving, so I even do it intentionally sometimes.

Also, occasionally I slightly turn my neck to the left while putting weight forward, and I get that same cracking sound in the scapula area with the same kind of relief.

There’s no pain, just the sound and the “release” feeling.

Is this normal (like joint cavitation or something), or could it be a sign of instability or an issue with my scapular mechanics?

Would appreciate any insights.

It takes me about an hour and a half on average

Anything less than that makes me feel like I haven't trained at all.

It takes me about an hour and a half on average

Anything less than that makes me feel like I haven't trained at all.

The manga is far superior, and I think this season is the worst in terms of production for the Baki series

Anyone agree?

Hey guys I’m currently training planche lean and I’m wondering which approach is more effective for building strength:

Holding a static planche lean (just leaning forward and maintaining the position)

Or doing it dynamically (moving forward and backward, or going from a pike position into a planche lean)

My goal is to build strength that carries over to planche.

Which one do you think is better dynamicor static, and why?

Hey guys I’m currently training planche lean and I’m wondering which approach is more effective for building strength:

Holding a static planche lean (just leaning forward and maintaining the position)

Or doing it dynamically (moving forward and backward, or going from a pike position into a planche lean)

My goal is to build strength that carries over to planche.

Which one do you think is better dynamicor static, and why?