Guy with Stick Arms Learns the Bent Arm Press Handstand in 703 Days

I learned the bent arm press handstand in 703 days. Be sure to check out how I did it!
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[@DanNguyen-oc3xr]

703 is a lot higher of a number than I'm used to seeing in these titles. Immense dedication.

[@kyleo8243]

True- and props to geek climber for being honest about his progress!! Truly impressive, keep it up!!

[@FestiveParrot]

Yeah like 20 times higher

[@GeekClimber]

Thanks! I also believe that one of the biggest sell point of my channel is being an honest fitness KZbinr. There aren't a lot of honest fitness KZbinrs left these days.

[@austinwasinger]

Finally someone who gives a real number

[@mcpegamer4683]

@@GeekClimberI totally agree there are fitness KZbinrs saying they got from tuck front lever to front lever in 30 Day And we all know cap

[@BrodibaloFitness]

This is crazy inspiring man. I just had a kid myself, and the fact that you still find time to train speaks volumes about your character!

[@GeekClimber]

I realized kids will imitate what the parents do daily, so an additional motivation to train this at home is to set a good example for my son haha.

[@dangelobenjamin]

@@GeekClimber this is even more motivational than the training itself

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

Is he a single parent?

[@MrSagsta]

@@ceciliai.ogwude2845 when the woman says you must do the night shift with baby and go and work during the day. No time to breathe 😂

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

@@MrSagsta lol....

[@FurrySh0ck]

27 days short of 2 years. This is dedication guys. This video is the most inspirational one, not only because how long it took you to do it, but because of the circumstances you had to surpass as well - 0 push training, short stick arms & not fit shoulders, being a dad and failing your first goal - and you still did it. Mad respect

[@dionysianapollomarx]

*47 days but it's cool

[@simonpersson7455]

@@dionysianapollomarx Pretty sure it is 27 days

[@polgzz]

"The only thing I felt in my shoulders was weakness". That was straight to my heart, man 😵

[@GeekClimber]

I knew I can't be the only one that experiences this 🤣!

[@klausnielsen1537]

You are not! Also something similar, frog handstand is unnatural to me too. 😂

[@zintheer]

The fact that you stuck with it for 703 days is awesome! That kind of determination is inspirational since I’ve been working on my pressing strength as well

[@GeekClimber]

You got this!

[@Virgin_Buoy_69]

@@GeekClimber acc. To u what wud be the pre requisites for a planche pushup ?

[@Huange._.]

Geek Climber you're a beast!!! To balance fatherhood, a full-time job, rock climbing, calisthenics, and video editing is extremely hard! Also, your video was funny, well-structured, concise, and clear - I haven't found a single KZbinr who makes this style of video better than you (even though I spend A LOT of time watching this style of video). I definitely learned some valuable points for not only my training, but also my future videos. As for a potential next skill you can train, maybe one that won't injure you as much as the press to handstand :)

[@buns498]

Don’t get me wrong geek climber has a great editing style and type of videos but a KZbinr called MBS made a video called “learning the front lever from zero” which was a very greatly edited video that keeps the audience engaged even if they aren’t knowledgeable in calisthenics

[@Huange._.]

Thanks for sharing the video. It was pretty good 👍

[@GeekClimber]

Good luck man! I will admit that one of the reason I injured myself so many times is that I want to make a video of me learning it in a short time like "30 days" to go viral, since the longer it takes me to learn the less chance of the video going viral.

[@tobiasgrieger4116]

@@GeekClimber it's not going to help with the going viral but FWIW the struggle is what I love these videos for. If you can do stuff like that in 30 days it's got to be 80% genetics and natural talent. I want to see the sweat, tears, and dumb mistakes because that is what it takes for the average guy (yours truly) to get it. Three years in and I still can't hold a 60s handstand.

[@edreds2145]

@@GeekClimberbro I just subbed for your dedication, this is truly inspiring

[@alfredaoo]

This video is a testament to the power of determination and discipline. Your journey to mastering the bent arm press handstand is truly inspiring - keep up the fantastic work!

[@neptune8080]

If he would actually just commit to building more muscle and increase his ohp, he would have gotten the bent arm press in few months

[@cman32826]

the fact that you took 703 days is not a point of embarrasment, it's actually one of inspiration! love to see the persistance and dedication. i would still look forward to you trying for the front planche again.

[@JudoStev]

One thing I've noticed in these videos is how much progression you get after having just a single coaching session or sometimes just a conversation with a coach about the problems you're having. I just watched your handstand video and now this one. Obviously hard work and dedication are needed and you have it, but having someone with the knowledge and experience to steer you and correct misconceptions is such a massive help.

[@noellundstrom7447]

This is absolutely impressive! Training for 703 and not giving up shows what kind of commitment you have...

[@ridambhattarai8617]

Congratulations bro the dedication and discipline you have is unbeliveable

[@LisaMichele]

I think you've lost the ability to call yourself a guy with stick arms :) Well done! You are a real inspiration!

[@scoobtoober2975]

We went indoor climbing for the first time. You mostly then magnus inspired us to go. Our kids loved i. I did too. You are getting me to try different movements and see what's possible with practice when it's impossible today. I can finally handstand for 5 seconds. After 5 months of light practice. Your tips were very helpful. Strength side too. The progressive reps and lower intensity is way quicker than just struggle one reps. Once a day, for months.

[@GeekClimber]

That's awesome to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@Kreutz]

My favorite part of all these types of videos you make is when you finally succeed and all that hard work/training you performed pays off. It really puts a smile on my face!

[@dorkozoid6724]

As a bigger guy who can barely do 8 pull-ups in a row but can do pushups and presses like these without much difficulty, it was interesting to hear how he didn't get sore this is exactly how I feel when training pulling exercises and I've never heard anyone describe this

[@davidthomas1424]

Have you tried pulling more exclusively? Drop your sets even to 1-3 reps, but emphasise pulling higher, with stronger/better form .

[@akshitrajputhere]

I had the same problem with pullups. Corrections- YOU GOTTA RETRACT YOUR SCAPULA WHILE PULLING UP THIS WILL MAKE YOUR SPINE SLIGHTLY BEND AND YOU WILL FEEL YOUR LATS ENGAGED :)

[@dorkozoid6724]

​@@davidthomas1424 thank you, I've been trying to reduce my reps and switch to an easier progression like Australian pull-ups and that's been working alot better for me

[@bennypoon1506]

You’re fantastic! To stick to something for so long despite all your frustrations is really inspiring.

[@user-kd7ch1be6u]

I love how he was able to ask for help and take advice from others, many people hold back from doing that and end up missing out on so much knowledge.

[@qhieu195]

From my experience, it is easier to start with the tuck pike push up position (similar to tuck planche) and then push your body up to the hand stand position. Once the shoulders get stronger, we can move to adv tuck and then straight legs pike push up position. Good to see you back with this kind of video.

[@Pietraskun]

I like your honesty about injuries and mistakes at the beginning in this video. Right now im in the middle of similiar journey with front lever and I have similiar issues with doing dragon flag progressions like you had with pike pushup. I also wanted to go to the next progression as nothing works, but now I feel warned what it can leads to. Thanks!

[@glynhannaford7332]

I am in complete awe at your perseverance, dedication and ultimate success. 👏

[@JamzeeIsHappy]

Loved your honesty with this video. Truly speaks to how difficult much of a challenge physical goals can be, but also how determination and being willing to change your approach can be so important. Thank you!

[@Yo5463]

You were the guy who taught me to handstand. But I set my sights on this move and made it one of my year's goals for 2022. I don't catch my balance every time but when I do, I can stay there until I get bored

[@mockingbirdnightingale7169]

This is amazing. Congrats on your persistence! Definitely an inspiration. My progress is really slow (being a woman in her 40s doesn't help) and I have accepted that a lot of what I want to do might take a few years, but it can still be a little demoralizing sometimes.

[@wadball]

15:18 love that this eyebrow raise is basically a stock gif in the Geek Climber universe now :) Also, way to go! The celebration with the baby was such a great moment

[@GeekClimber]

🤣🤣 I am probably using that old stock footage a bit too much

[@93JohnSO]

Love this type of video where you show your honest journey to accomplishing a calisthenics goal!

[@kydzs]

I like how you keep it real most KZbinrs would show their 1 year transformation from one pull up to one arm front levers and every difficult skill in a short period of time which is for the normal person unthinkable.

[@jeremygriffiths3364]

Hi Jason, I. Really liked all your honest and detailed explanations. I have been practicing the press to handstand and weight training overhead press. I train with a buddy to ensure safety. I have rigged up a pulley system that straps around my ankles and the weight offsets my bodyweight by 20lbs (started with about 70lbs). Starting in the headstand position, I am close to doing a press to handstand! I am 67 yo and things take a little longer so bags of patience is needed. I have been doing calisthenics for 3 years now and also subscribe to the excellent Calisthenics Movement program. It is great to see your realistic time frame and detailed progress with all the failures along the way. Keep the excellent videos coming please.

[@augustocura4879]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Great video! Greetings from 🇨🇱

[@thread7446]

Huge respect for all the invaluable information spread out across these videos

[@Fabrizio_79]

I'm amazed. Finally an honest esteem of the days needed. Two years instead of a week? Finally.

[@samynefkha-bahri2759]

This video is a nice exposition of the importance of having a base conditioning and strength before trying more advanced skills.

[@Rivulets048]

"Training non-optinally is better than not training" Awesome work! This is inspiring

[@philippd8844]

I think your honesty and authenticity are impressive :) Always happy when there is a new video of you.

[@breaded7760]

"The only thing i felt in my shoulder is weakness" so real bro

[@noswagpanda6529]

bro that tip about moving the weight to my fingers instantly helped me thanks so much

[@pranavsawant1439]

Respect! The point about the wrists at 10:50 changed everything for me. Thanks a lot!

[@Achyles]

Love that you are talking about the mistakes you made instead of just telling ppl "yeah just do it like this blah,blah". Realy helps with noticing these mistakes on yourself. SO: It took so long to learn this skill so he just became a father in the meantime :D

[@mico70]

This was truly one of the most inspiring videos I've ever watched. -- Congratulations on your new baby! But yes, your dedication is admirable. I was so happy for you when you achieved your goal! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. I know that hard work goes into achieving what you say you want and all too often, I've given up on things way too soon!. Thank you for this video.

[@pryter1]

Dude your content is so inspiring. Your approach to the problems feels so close to what I think about doing but I just don't apply myself as hard. I really have to commend your effort and I am 100% trying some of your achievements.

[@keithgoddard4192]

This video is pure gold, in so many ways. Fantastic dedication to a seemingly impossible goal, and a fantastic "journal" of the journey.

[@Akshatgiri]

It’s inspiring to see a 2 year journey for a skill. None of the experts share their journey like this.

[@kimcheeseller]

This speaks to me in so many ways, especially all the injuries and attempts at using weights/machines to try and build up strength for this safely. Maybe I’ll try and get back on this journey again (if my shoulder ever properly heals) while learning how you overcame your mistakes and hurdles.

[@iangomes]

Amazing dedication! Congrats!

[@davidjusa2004]

Congrats! Just want to say that i love these videos and i especially like that you share your training routine. I highly value your tips, much more than the tips of the popular calisthenics youtubers because your reasoning of why you do that and this excercise or method is always based on science or logic :)

[@eliotrocks1]

Wow, this is definitely the best explanation of how to train this movement. Incredible work and film 👏👏👏

[@winsuto]

your struggles and persistence to learn advanced skills makes you one of the most motivating and inspirational youtubers, thanks your hard work

[@apt-get]

Inspirational dedication. Congrats.

[@greyemrednus]

Incredible dedication. Many KZbinrs just set an impossibly short training period, making a video of themselves making absolutely zero progress for some quick clicks. You on the other hand are sticking to it, quietly working on it for almost two years, even through the becoming of a father! Much respect

[@Heeter]

YAY now the advanced tuck planche is finally the next video!

[@jacobhofer9502]

This is a true testimony to consistency, what a great video! Congratulations! I'm going to start trying to get my press to handstand too now, thanks for the inspiration!

[@huynhythehuynher]

Great dedication. Also, love that Brooke Raboutou is just in the bg in the first 20 seconds of the video.

[@akirabito]

this is very inspiring, I've been stuck in the same progression as you, I'll start to implement your suggestions in the next trainings!

[@jeffcessna]

I appreciate your commitment and this video. I am 51 and just begining this process.

[@mickie155]

congratulations man. i was also kinda frustrated with my progress but this makes me wanna go at it again

[@zamnzaddy4237]

love your channel so much. 703 is sheer dedication, super inspiring

[@InnV696]

i really love and enjoy when you say " and this happened" in the end of your videos smashing the target right in the spot. I really hope you do not fall into the "i gotta do it no matter what" trap, but continue to educate and save us great amount of effort to actually walk us through. What you do matters.

[@aboutthat77]

I always value greatly your views and approaches to these as I'm also learning these skills currently working on HSPU and press to HS. Thank you for another great video and keep making great content!

[@sannivabapon3930]

wow.... so, this is what the journey is really like..... thank you for sharing such a detailed video other than just a 7 min video of showing off a fancy workout routine.....

[@molomono9481]

These videos are what set realistic time frames to the goals we chase. None of that get buff quick shit, anything worth your time will cost you time. Thanks for the great entertainment as well!

[@silkecarina991]

" the only thing i felt in my shoulders was weakness" is summing up my own training pretty well :D

[@Blueblackngold]

Couldn’t have asked for a better reaction!

[@him9394123]

the dedication is insane !

[@chrisdeakin9749]

You are a hero. Congratulations on your baby boy!

[@phonechecked]

I kept thinking I would stop the video but I just couldn’t. Great content.

[@max_of_all_trades]

One progression I used and love is incorporating a lot of crow pose training. Specifically, training headstand to crow, and crow knee lifts allowed me to have much more control of the balance throughout the whole motion. Plus, it's fun to explore other hand balances that aren't handstand. Using these progressions, I was able to learn L-sit to handstand pretty quickly.

[@jonkrause6714]

😮 you are the master of persistence 💪 strength of mind & will is insane. I’m barely starting pike push ups and two sets of wall assisted hand stands once a week. Inspired to try more regularly. Happy New Year - dad!

[@ceciliai.ogwude2845]

This is impressive AF. Thank you so much for this honest realistic video. I love it. I'm currently learning to do handstand. Not exactly the same....but this vid actually encourages me. Good things take time....

[@randdiamond8090]

your form actually dramatically changed when you recruited your fingers :O it’s here that I realized how your finger injury affected the training… really informative!

[@MrMakosi]

dude you're such a dork but also such an inspiration! Thank you for this video

[@luffebassen]

Gratz on being a dad. I envy you. Finding the right person to have a child with is not easy.

[@jojowawa1011]

YES!!! IV BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR A NEW PROGRESS VIDEO

[@adammarozsi3560]

Congratulations on becoming a father! This is your craziest video yet imo, mega dedication! Keep up the hard work and never stop inspiring us!!!!

[@george1593]

The dedication on creating this video over that space of time is inspiring. Keep it up

[@TheMariusz700]

703 days! This is dedication!!! Love your videos, insights and the impossible skills you finally learn! PS. In fact, I learned the straight arm handstand press first because I'm more flexible and this position felt better for me :D Took a lot of time as well to understand the technique and balance well...

[@katydid5088]

Awesome progress! Getting the press handstand feels awesome when you have the regular one on lock. In response to your feeling a lack of control in crow pose; you really have to treat it like an abdominal exercise as much as a training position for your shoulders. Squeezing the abdomen and adjusting the balance point until you can lift up smoothly from that position is no mean feat. The tricky bit is managing shoulder engagement, abdominal strength, and balance. One of the cheats is getting lost in keeping your balance, with the right spot you can stay there forever as a rest position.

[@geofffaulkner3197]

ordinary guy, you've inspired me. I get injuries too and I've begun to think I should give it away, but after watching your videos, I'm going to keep going, even though I'm 66.

[@captchagod64]

You have the best progress videos on youtube hands down. You're honest, informative, entertaining, and clearly dedicated. 703 days is crazy.

[@jorgeagust12]

This is one of the most inspiring things I have seen. I have deep respect for you

[@user-cl7bl3rl7f]

Very impressive man. I've been waiting for more then 2 years for thos video. U haven't disappointed. U gave me a lot of inspiration to try and unlock this seemingly impossible skill.

[@maghonz4488]

This is the definition of persevering, your journey is an example for us all.

[@BobSmith-sx6fr]

this dudes awesome so much dedication

[@tulaybalkan6007]

It is impressive! The patience and dedication behind this expecially. A lot of people would have given up after half a year

[@5555-Afridi]

Bro I find you a true speaker as a new one try to do this kind of thing. A great respect for you. (Impressive) Thanks.

[@georgevandelay1778]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing the reality of what it takes to learn these skills.

[@blankblank3600]

killing it dude. this is now my personal goal. great stuff

[@BigWes]

Thank you for posting this! Finally someone actually put a realistic number to learning a skill from nothing 703 days is nothing to be embarrassed about, that sounds completely reasonable and honestly motivates me to start learning right away, now that there’s a realistic number to work with, instead of hoping and failing for years! Respect 🫡

[@Hanzi2u]

Impressive journey mate! Mad respect for the dedication of 703 days

[@timshay9503]

These videos are so exciting and inspiring you are an incredibly impressive and driven person. Thanks for making me want to “Train… and train… and train”.

[@jamessuggitt1648]

Despite the longer time to reach the skill I think this one might be the much more inspiring of your videos. Watching naturally mesomorphic athletes gain very hard skills easily is just unrealistic for most people. And then you wonder what the hell you’re doing wrong when you don’t get the same results. But watching an average guy struggle through the trials and tribulations of life and still persevere, that’s truly inspiring.

[@riley7781]

Wow that is absolutely amazing

[@GetWetIBlade]

Wow! So impressed with your tenacity, great work! So inspiring 💪🏻

[@filloasdefilloy]

Congratulations man

[@smallpoly10]

Nice work! There is actually a banded method that works: - 2 bands, one thicker one thinner. - Thick one loops over the pullup bar in a larks head. - Thin one you pull halfway through the hanging end - Your arms go through each loop of the thin band - Thin band ends up at your armpits, with it's loop to your back - Get in tripod pose and put your legs up. Wrap them around the thicker band - Now you can train press handstand & handstand pushups with the band assisting with both weight and stability. Start with heavier bands, progress to lighter bands. You can use a hang-scale to measure the assist.

[@cybermanne]

That's what I used when I wanted to do handstand pushups with extended ROM (on a pair of boxes) but it was too heavy for my shoulders.

[@GeekClimber]

Thanks for sharing but not sure if I am imagining the described setup right. Would love to see a picture or video if you have one!

[@cybermanne]

@@GeekClimber Here's a video by CrossFit when they are showing how to use this system. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2bQhouQhc-WfdU

[@cybermanne]

@@GeekClimber There was a pt2 also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4i3i6yXf5mgbc0 They don't really show it in the videos, but when you wrap your legs around the band, it's important that it's wrapped as low as possible (as close to the foot as possible). This makes it much more stable and prevents you from "slipping through".

[@GeekClimber]

Wow, that's pretty creative. Not sure why the calisthenics channels I watched never mentioned this kind of setup, but how does it work if someone accidentally overshoots the handstand balance in this setup? Seems kind of the dangerous because there's no good way to bail. Or is a spotter required for this setup?

[@funwithcalisthenics]

You are inspiring this 58 year old! I’m going to try this now on my channel..

[@marcelstaiger9100]

Omg hats off to you after all the injuries still sticking to it 🎉

[@MasterNick7412]

Unbelievably inspiring. Liked, shared, subscribed, added to favourites. Everything. Genuinely thank you.

[@denlolify]

This is crazy man, such commitment! I started on my one arm pull up yesterday, but I got a long way to go

[@orestis806]

This guy has a lot of discipline because he never gives up. Keep up the great work man I really look up to you.

[@lyrana]

Freakin AMAZING man!! I just loveed the reactions to each milestone 🤣🤣

[@dannywelsh4745]

This is amazing. Thanks for being one of those people who puts out a genuine journey mastering this skill. This will be how 99% of people experience mastering this.