Handstand Push Ups

       

  One of the skills under gymnastics you will find are handstand push ups on the CrossFit website. CrossFit Exercises This was a goal I set out for myself. I began in April and in July I was able to get 4.  So, how did it happen???

I selected this skill, because I like to find new ways to work my core.  Having a strong core helps with running, especially when working on speed or long distance.  Please note that I have never in my life ever taken a gymnsatics class.  As, I am about to approach another birthday, I set out to achieve something new.  Regardless, if it is a physical feat or not it feels incredible to be able to do something NEW, as I get “older.” Now, you know my starting point and you know my why.  Two basic things we need to get started with a goal.  Where are you starting and why do you want to get to your goal???

It took work and it took a lot of failed attempts.  When I watch the youtube videos or see my husband do it, it seems so easy.  I could have let it discourgae me, but I forged ahead.  I was able to get coached at a box on technquie and movements that would help me to succeed.  Having someone in person is so different than just watching a video.  From my expeirence I would reccomend if you want to really further your level in CrossFit to seek out a box.  Just make sure that their programming suits your personal needs. To get to my goal I set out to seek the resources that would best asssit me. What resources are you using to get to your goal???

Time.  I had to invest time into my goal.  I could not just sit around and “wish” for it to happen, I had to get out there and do it.  For me any time my body felt strong and there weren’t any issues going on woth my body I was practicing.  I used video of myself to analyze where I was at with my form and what I needed to work on.  If I had to say I practiced on handstand push ups at least 3 times a week.  During the month of July I focused on my core in other ways each day before I ran.  Trying to get that “hallow” body for the handstand.  How much time are you willing to put in to achieve your goal???

That “aha,” moment I felt when my head touched the pad for the first time.  It was not just the exercise that made me feel that way, it was achieving something NEW.  I hope that after reading this you have discovered a goal or have felt supported that you can achieve what ever you set out to do.  

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Happy CrossFitting! 

Kima