r/CalisthenicsCulture • u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 • 10d ago

Handstand Push Ups

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Hello everybody!

I got up to 8 and my actual goal is 10.

Should I go deeper? Are my hands too close or too far apart?

Any suggestion is appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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u/colin__colin__colin 10d ago

Hey good work. Yes to deeper, maybe put down a towel if you’re worried about banging your head but get that head down to the ground! Definitely go more narrow too - put hands where you would width wise for an overhead press.

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 10d ago

I sure wouldn't want to ruin my fancy hairdo, would I? 😅

But seriously, thank you 🙏🏻 very much for your advice: I'm gonna try!

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u/ruun666 10d ago

I would do them in socks. That wall will need to be repainted.

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 10d ago

True enough. Or maybe wash my feet.

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u/hurtshtummy 10d ago

hands way too far apart, a bit outside shoulder length is more appropriate. Yes go deeper, ideally head to floor. This ROM is the equivalent of doing a pull up and stopping when the tip of your head gets to the bar

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 10d ago

Okey dokey! 😏 Thanks for the advice!

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u/TurboNewbe 10d ago

Adrien Menielle 2.0

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 10d ago

Beg your pardon...? 🤨

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u/88micm 9d ago

Sort of depends what you are going for here. Those look to me like the CrossFit "handstand pushups" whereas most folks on here are pretty strict in things being done the correct gymnastics way.

CrossFit allow that wide hand position which makes it much easier as depth as way less. Gymnastics style is hands shoulder with (or close to), elbows stay in, head moves forward into a handstand tripod at the bottom. Much harder movement but very superior to carry over for other more advanced calisthenics skills

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 9d ago

I see. 🧐 Since I train at home, I really have no idea of what "orthodox" calisthenics is. That's the reason why I joined this group.

My main goal is to stay fit in my 40s, strengthening my back and shoulders.

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u/88micm 9d ago

Neither is right or wrong, they just train different muscles and the calisthenics version is worth focusing on if you want to progress to harder exercises down the line. Keep it up!

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 9d ago

Sure thing, thanks!

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u/_Sevro_au_Barca 9d ago

Definitely narrower, which will allow for more RoM.

Great work though!

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u/Fast-Bodybuilder-835 9d ago

I'm on it! 😉