Mix up your Push ups with Feet Elevated Push-up Pyramids Bonus: finish with x-minutes Handstand Wall Runs or x Cast Wall Walks via CrossFit Gymnastics
Planche, 90 Degree Push-ups, Plyo Workout
Coach Goeff is back with another workout video. I’m trying a new high power training method with plyometrics to see if I can increase my record for 90 degree push-ups. Workout: DB reverse flys body rows Then 4 Supersets of 3 (3,3,3) x fast Planche Push-ups 1 (3,3,3) x 90 degree Push-up 10 (5,5,5)x Plyometric Push-ups […]
Rope Climbs and Push Ups Workout
Start your weekend off the right way. GymnasticsWOD posted a nice bodyweight push / pull ladder workout. For TIME5 Rope Climbs with 15 foot Rope30 Push Ups4 Rope Climbs30 Push Ups3 Rope Climbs30 Push Ups2 Rope Climbs30 Push Ups1 Rope Climb30 Push Ups
Triple Clap Push-Up – Mother of ll Dynamic Pushing Exercises
Ross Enamait breaks down the mother of all dynamic pushing exercises, the triple clap push up. This feat of power is something I have yet to achieve. He breaks down the important points: hand speed coordination flexibility explosiveness Feet shoulder width apart or closer to avoid excessive hip bending. “Slight bend in the waist is […]
Diamond Push-Ups best for Triceps and Pecs
Hey, if you like the content please subscribe. (RSS | Twitter). Here are two studies from which we can conclude that elevated feet diamond push-ups are the best push-up variation for both the triceps and the pectorals. Especially when you actively squeeze the floor with your hands during the rep. Table 1: EMG activation using various hand […]
Weighted Push-Up CrossFit WOD
The CrossFit main site WOD today (110720) calls for weighted push ups. Weighted push-up 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps And their pro athletes already put up some impressive numbers. Pat Barber 190lbs, Lucas Zepeda 160lbs, Kevin Montoya 100lbs, Laurie Galassi 90lbs, Danielle Edmundson 75lbs. Here is a demo video of the WOD from CrossFit Santa Cruz [wmv] [mov]
Chen Yibing can’t do Triple Clap Push-Ups
Just sayin… Here is some footage of the Chinese Gymnastics Team. I have no Idea what they are talking about though. Note that weighted inverted tuck hold on parallel bars at 1:08. Chen Trying Triple Clap Push-Ups (starting at 0:35)
Back to the basics: The Push-Up
There are countless of push-up variations one can do, each with its own benefits. One of those is the “Gymnastics Push-Up”. Carl Paoli, from gymnasticswod.com has three very good videos explaining in detail how to do them correctly. I really like this variation, as it engages the core so much more, and if done right […]