Expert tips for how to improve your PRESS TO HANDSTAND

[@dudleydooright]

Excellent! The bent arm press to handstand is my goal this year so this was timely and much needed.

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Awesome! Keep us posted on how its going!

[@toddescourt4996]

Dave your content is awesome and your competitive gymnastics performances were amazing . I use your content a lot and it ALL works. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom Dave. 💪🏽💯

[@ddurante11]

Thanks Todd! Really appreciate the comments. Let me know what other content you would like to see and I'll work on getting some new things put up. Keep up the work!

[@toddescourt4996]

Dave Durante Thanks Dave! My biggest challenge right now on the press handstand is keeping my legs straight as they tend to be slightly bent whether straddled or piked, always a tiny bend in the knees. I have much more progress to make on pancake folds so maybe that will do the trick! Thanks again Dave!!

[@ddurante11]

@@toddescourt4996 Hey Todd. I would say that slight knee bend generally has to do with hamstring tightness. Continue to work on hamstrings, through exercises like the pancake and others. This should help with getting the knee to be fully locked. Keep me updated on the progress.

[@joesarti]

Brilliant. Love how you emphasize key supportive movements such as pikes, L-sit progressions. Jefferson curl, straddle positions, planche leans, etc. The big picture and importance of being well rounded in your gymnastic skills/conditioning is so key. Cannot wait to put to use

[@ddurante11]

Thanks Joseph. Please keep me posted on your progress. Would love to hear how the exercises are working out for you.

[@Yourfriendinendtimes]

Yess this was the video i was looking for!! I knew I could work out certain muscles in a way that could help improve my strength to make it easier to do a handstand in the future. Trying to keep my workouts simple and multi-faceted. This is it, THANK YOU!

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Awesome! Keep us posted on your progress!

[@User_ML907]

Brillant. Liked and subscribed.

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesbond-rs6wj]

Thanks coach..I learned a lot from ur videos.... very easily explained which is very much helpful for the beginners thanks 🙏

[@Tribalsoul]

Fantastic tutorial 🙌

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Thank you!

[@Talhasarwar47]

Perfect guidance ❤

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Thank you!! Keep us posted on your progress!

[@osteomuk]

You rock, man! I mean it. Thank you for this one

[@ddurante11]

No problem Den! Glad you are finding it helpful.

[@dtduagksTkakrnl3768]

Awesome!!! This is truly helpful for handstand!

[@ddurante11]

Thank you!

[@almostlic.rwaffoo5718]

Im starting now!! Thaks 🤩🤩

[@ddurante11]

Get it!! Let me know how the progress is coming along.

[@Hind_Study_Centre]

I can do Press Handstand by your tutorial When you describe press handstand to the CrossFit girl Katrin... But struggling with Stalder press from long time can you help me with that by your next video.. 🙂

[@DominicMunnellythisistheway]

Excellent videos as every Dave, really like what you put out, thanks a million

[@tigerboy4516]

great coach

[@lorenabucci6088]

Brilliant thank you !!!

[@stephaddiction]

Would this be appropriate for beginners at press hs? I already have regular handstand

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Absolutely! Keep us posted on your progress with the press!

[@blas.raventos]

Dave amazing content! so as an expert I wonder what are your thoughts on what are expected times to develop the press to handstand? Say an intemediate/advanced athlete with 10-20 good strict handstand pushups and a 20 seg free handstand hold. If you would have to build a program, what goal would be realistic, 1 year of consistent work, 6 months? I am planning to add a layer of skill work to my week to get this baby into the tool box. I would love to have a realistic time frame, if ou can help with that awesome, otherwise, all the best, your content is amazing! Thank you

[@PowerMonkeyFitness]

Hi! In reality it depends a lot on the athlete, it can take some quite a while depending on their limitations, whether it be strength or mobility, or both...We have also been super shocked by some athlete who can achieve a press in just a matter of weeks. But the key here is consistent training. Have you checked out our Press to HS program in the Power Monkey Training App? It is assessment-based, so you take a few tests and the program will determine where you limiting factors are and adjust the program accordingly. Check it out, and please let us know what you think and keep us posted on your progress. All the best!

[@MarincaGheorghe]

You can already do bent arm press if you do HS pushups I guess.

[@tiffanywalsh9493]

I don't always have access to a rower, but I have floor slides at home. Can I do the planche lean on the floor with the slides?

[@ddurante11]

Yes, absolutely! That is a great way to modify that exercise.

[@gavinstrelitz1558]

In the pancake are the quads strongly contracted?

[@NuclearSpinach]

How much "shrug" should you put into a handstand or accessory exercise (e.g. front shoulder raise with dumbbells)? Trying to lock shoulder blades down and back while going overhead feels uncomfortable and unnatural, but I don't know how much scapular elevation I should be shooting for.

[@sophiestaples3750]

How often per week should these be done? Do you need to give a break to your body in between?

[@ddurante11]

Hi Sophie. Good question. In my mind consistency is as important as the proper technique. They go hand in hand. Your starting point will dictate how much rest you need between sessions. If you are a complete beginner I would recommend shooting for 3 days a week with a rest day between sessions. As you become more proficient, that should jump to 5+ days a week. That doesn't mean you need to be doing the exact same exercises 5+ days a week, but getting inverted and focusing on different areas of the press must be done regularly. Our Monkey Method "Press Starter Kit" mentioned in the notes is a good plan to start with. I would also recommend working on strengthening your core and working on mobility on a daily basis. These 2 are a critical component to higher level gymnastics skills. Strong core and more mobile body will open a whole new world of skill development. Have fun with the process and keep me updated on how things are going. Take care!

[@KonCity22]

do u have videos or drills to get and hold the L

[@ddurante11]

Yes! This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKuuYWqubraYhLs

[@MOVESTHENICS]

very good content.. my problem is flexebility i cannot kiss my toe kkkkkk and the bonus tip was a little trashy kkkkk

[@behzadvistagym3756]

👏👏👏

[@AnthonyVenmans]

The only drill/exercise I miss in this video is the "box pike elevation" or how you want to call it... Placing your hands on the box, feet against the box and try to press up your legs while your feet slide againt the box. Try to get as high with your feet as you can. Do as many sets and repetitions as possible without losing control and comprasion.

[@budmolo]

I know I'm a year late but that's a really useful exercise I will try it thanks

[@AnthonyVenmans]

@@budmolo Good luck man. On KZbin are some video's who shows it nicely.

[@Purveyorofawesome]

“Is that able to withstand the amount of weight”, did he just call me fat... 💪

[@mojganmirhadi9302]

👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍💚💛💜

[@MOVESTHENICS]

i am gonna break my hamstrings muscle they are fucking tight..... when i train dead lifts and nordic curls they get tighter

[@johnvelas70]

How'd you like to pretend to be me? I sortakinda forgot about a bet I made and now I'm going to lose. ps the bet was to do 125 v-ups in 3 minutes in my boots.