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Posts tagged ‘straddle’

19
Feb

Weekly Progress Report: 2012-02-19

 

Challenge #6: Straddle Press to Handstand

Here’s the latest hold PR… 17 seconds!

I’ve also found another way to work the press transition, using parallel dip bars. Currently, all I’m able to do is lift my hips up to parallel, while bending my arms. Goal would be to: Read moreRead more

23
Nov

Weekly Progress Report: 2011-11-23

Aloha!

Challenge #6: Straddle Press to Handstand

A couple of things. First, it’s unfortunate as I was unable to catch it on video, but last Thursday I successfully stood my Tuck Planche for 5 seconds, thus adding another second to my latest max PR.

I’m at 15 seconds for the Tuck Front Lever;

And also 15 seconds for a satisfyingly straight Elbow Planche. Read moreRead more

13
Nov

Weekly Progress Report: 2011-11-13

Hope you’re having a good weekend! Mine is all about schoolwork. And even then, I wish I had more time for it.

Challenge #6: Straddle Press to Handstand

Added another second to my Tuck Planche. Not the best stability on this one, but I do feel progressively more secure on the position.

I think however that I should test/practice it more often. This doesn’t take a big toll on my body, it’s really just about building the strength to hold it. It should allow me to add the seconds more quickly.

Challenge #8: The Iron Cross

I have never gotten this close to a full muscle-up: Read moreRead more