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INSTRUCTIONS 

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STEP 1

  • Scroll down to the Exercise List below.

STEP 2

  • Complete all the predetermined sets and repetitions for an exercise before starting the next exercise.
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Part of our Training Programs

STEP 1

  • Scroll down to the Training Programs; it is right below the Exercise List.

STEP 2

  • Open the first program tab (Stabilization) and review the information.
    • If you haven’t downloaded this program’s training templates yet, they will be inside.
    • The templates are different for each program.

STEP 3

  • Complete today’s workout using the guidelines from the program; you will Replace/Add the values for the following categories of the workout: Sets, Reps, Training Intensity, Exercise Speed, Rest Time. [Example]

STEP 4

  • For next week’s workout, repeat the above steps.
    • This will be considered WEEK 2 in the Training Program.
    • Do the same for WEEK 3 and WEEK 4.

NOTE

  • Once you have finished the Stabilization Training Program, start the next one (Strength Endurance) and repeat Steps 1-4.
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EXERCISE LIST

Choose from the following:
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# WARM-UP TIME
💪 Dynamic Stretching 10-15 min
RESISTANCE EXERCISES
# ARM SETS REPS
1. Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 4 8-12
2. Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 4 8-12
3. Alternating Dumbbell Curl 4 8-12
4. Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 4 8-12
5. Resistance Band Bicep Curls 4 8-12
6. Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 4 8-12
# CORE EXERCISES SETS REPS
1. Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 4 10-12
2. Seated Hip Hinge 4 10-12
# CARDIO TIME
3. Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10-15 min
# COOLDOWN TIME
4. Stretching 10-15 min
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TRAINING PROGRAMS

TERMS   |   DEFINITIONS
DB Dumbbell
BB Barbell
1RM 1 Rep Max
BW Bodyweight
ECCENTRIC In an eccentric exercise, your muscle stays contracted while lengthening.

EXAMPLE: It’s the downward motion of a push-up, pull-up, or squat.

ISOMETRIC During isometric exercises, the muscle doesn’t noticeably change length and the affected joint doesn’t move.

EXAMPLE: A wall sit, plank, or handstand hold.

CONCENTRIC During a concentric exercise, the muscle length will shorten.

EXAMPLE: The upward motion of a bench press, dumbbell row, or bicep curl.

*INTENSITY LEVEL
This will be the resistance weight (dumbbells, barbells, weight plates, cable machines, etc.) you will use in each exercise.  There are 3 options available:

1 )    X % of your 1RM

2 )     X % of your BW

3 )    BW only

TRAINING PROGRAMS
STABILIZATION *
Stabilization training is used to increase muscular endurance and stability.  It will help improve your ability to stabilize your joints and posture; high repetitions with a focus on increasing your proprioception.
STRENGTH ENDURANCE *
Strength Endurance training means training with a moderate number of repetitions with heavier weights.  This phase of training will help your body adapt to higher volume workouts while increasing your strength.  This type of training will involve compound sets of exercises.
HYPERTROPHY *
Hypertrophy Training refers to an increase in muscular size by increasing the number of sets performed while increasing the amount of resistance used.  The amount of reps for each set will be moderate to low.
MAX STRENGTH *
Max Strength Training is a measure of how much force your body can exert. More sets. Less reps/set. Heavier weights.
POWER *
Power Training typically involves exercises which apply the maximum amount of force as fast as possible.  It is based on the idea that Strength + Speed = Power.  Power training workouts will combine a Strength focused exercise with a Power focused exercise for each body part.
TRAINING STYLE
SINGLE SET Performing only 1 set of each exercise.  
EXAMPLE

Resistance weight used:

Exercise 1:.. 70% X 100 lbs. = 70 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for an Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extension is 100 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform ONLY 1 SET of Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions using a 70 lb. dumbbell.

FINISH

Once this 1 set is completed, rest, and then move onto the next exercise.

MULTIPLE SET Performing multiple sets of each exercise you have selected.
EXAMPLE

Resistance weight used:

Exercise 1:.. 70% X 100 lbs. = 70 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Barbell Bicep Curls is 100 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform 1 set of Barbell Bicep Curls with 70 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, rest according to your chosen Training Program and then REPEAT the same exercise for X amount of sets based off of your Fitness Level.

COMPOUND SET Performing 2 exercises in rapid succession for the same muscles, or non-opposing muscle groups, with minimal rest in between the two exercises.
EXAMPLE

Resistance weight used:

Exercise 1:.. 70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

Exercise 2:.. 70% X 120 lbs. = 84 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Close Grip Bench Press is 200 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform 1 set of Close Grip Bench Press with 140 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, IMMEDIATELY begin Exercise 2, or at least with as minimal amount of rest time as possible.

START

If your 1RM for Cable Tricep Extension is 120 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform 1 set of Cable Tricep Extensions with 80-90 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, Rest 60 seconds, then REPEAT the same two exercises for X amount of Compound sets (as determined by your Fitness Level).

SUPERSET Performing 2 exercises in rapid succession for opposing muscle groups with minimal rest in between the two exercises.
EXAMPLE

Resistance weight used:

Exercise 1:.. 70% X 100 lbs. = 70 lbs.

Exercise 2:.. 70% X 120 lbs. = 84 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for a V-Bar Pushdown is 100 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform 1 set of V-Bar Pushdowns with 70 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, IMMEDIATELY begin Exercise 2, or at least with as minimal amount of rest time as possible.

START

If your 1RM for a Standing Rope Hammer Curl is 120 lbs., then the actual weight you will use for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform 1 set of Standing Rope Hammer Curls with 80-90 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, Rest 60 seconds, then REPEAT the same two exercises for X amount of Supersets (as determined by your Fitness Level).

PYRAMID SET Increasing or Decreasing resistance weight with each set.
EXAMPLE

Resistance weight used:

Exercise 1:.. 70% X 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Close Grip Bench Press is 200 lbs., then the actual weight you will start for this exercise will be 70% of that total weight.

This means you will perform the 1st Set of Close Grip Bench Press with 140 lbs.

FINISH

Once this set is completed, rest, and then repeat the same exercise for X amount of sets (as determined by your Fitness Level and Training Program you have chosen).

  • You have the option to increase or decrease the resistance weight for the each set thereafter.

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Stabilization Training

  • This phase of training will be used to increase your muscular endurance and stability.  It will help improve your ability to stabilize your joints and posture; high repetitions with a focus on increasing your proprioception.
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STABILIZATION TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up ARM STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up ARM STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up ARM STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 3
WEEK 4 handstand push-up ARM STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 4
DETAILS
  • The following numbers are what you will try to hit during your workouts each week.
    • This weekly, month-long plan, is designed to help improve your muscle stability.
PROGRAM DURATION 4 WEEKS
TRAINING STYLE SINGLE EXERCISES
MULTIPLE SETS
REST TIME After Finishing Each Set
0 — 90 seconds
EXERCISE SPEED DURING ECCENTRIC movement ISOMETRIC CONCENTRIC
MUSCLE lengthens no change shortens
RESISTANCE EXERCISE * 4 s 2 s 1 s
CORE EXERCISE 4 s 2 s 1 s
EXAMPLE ROUTINE
    • Romanian Deadlift
  • 2 Sets; 12 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 12 Stiff-armged Deadlift reps.

    From the starting position for each repetition, you will take 1 second to lift the bar from the ground to the top standing position (concentric muscle contraction), hold for a 2 second pause (isometric muscle contraction), and then take 4 seconds to lower the weight (eccentric muscle contraction) back to the starting position. Rest 0-90 seconds, then repeat for the second set.

RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 1 2 2 3
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 60% 60% 60% 60%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
INTERMEDIATE NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
3 — 4
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 2 2 3 3
REPS handstandpushup.com

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 60% 65% 65% 70%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
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GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 3 4 4
REPS handstandpushup.com

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EXAMPLE WEEK 1

STABILIZATION WORKOUT

GENERAL WARM-UP 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.)
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
ARM Press 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Pike Push-Up 1-2 12 50% 1RM 4/2/1 60 s
PART 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER LEVEL Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 1 12 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 1 12 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
INTERMEDIATE: Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
ADVANCED Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 1—4 12—20 n/a 4/2/1 0-90 s
Seated Hip Hinge 1—4 12—20 n/a 4/2/1 0-90 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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Strength Endurance Training

  • This phase of training will involve compound sets of exercises. You will perform a moderate number of repetitions using heavier weights. It will help your body adapt to higher volume workouts while increasing your strength.
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STRENGTH ENDURANCE TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up ARM strength endurance workout 2 week 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up ARM strength endurance week 2 workout 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up ARM strength endurance week 3 workout 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up ARM strength endurance week 4 workout 2
DETAILS
  • The following numbers are what you will try to hit during your workouts each week.
    • This weekly, month-long plan, is designed to help improve your muscle strength endurance.
PROGRAM DURATION 4 WEEKS
TRAINING STYLE COMPOUND SETS
REST TIME After 1st Exercise: 0 s
After 2nd Exercise: 60 s
EXERCISE SPEED DURING ECCENTRIC movement ISOMETRIC CONCENTRIC
MUSCLE lengthens no change shortens
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
1st EXERCISE ** 2 s 0 s 2 s
2nd EXERCISE ** 4 s 2 s 1 s
CORE EXERCISE 3 s 2 s 1 s
EXAMPLE ROUTINE
    Barbell Deadlift & Bodyweight Squat
  • 2 Compound Sets
  • 1st EXERCISE: 12 reps/set
  • 2nd EXERCISE: 12 reps/set
  • You will perform 12 reps of a Barbell Deadlift.

    For each repetition, you will take 2 seconds to lift the bar up to the top standing position (concentric muscle contraction), no pause at this position (isometric muscle contraction), and then 2 seconds to return the bar to starting position (eccentric muscle contraction).

  • IMMEDIATELY following last repetition of the Barbell Deadlift, or at least with minimal amount of rest time possible, you will perform 12 Bodyweight Squats.

    For each repetition, you will take 4 seconds to lower your body to the bottom position (eccentric muscle contraction), hold that position for a 2 second pause (isometric muscle contraction), and then 1 second to push your body back up to the starting position (concentric muscle contraction). Rest 60 seconds, and repeat.

RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 2 2 2 2
REPS handstandpushup.com

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 70% 70% 75% 75%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
INTERMEDIATE NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
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GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 2 3 3 4
REPS handstandpushup.com

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RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
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GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 3 3 4 4
REPS handstandpushup.com

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EXAMPLE WEEK 1

STRENGTH ENDURANCE WORKOUT

GENERAL WARM-UP 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.)
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
ARM Press 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Pike Push-Up 1-2 12 50% 1RM 4/2/1 60 s
PART 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISE — COMPOUND SETS
BEGINNER LEVEL Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
INTERMEDIATE Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
ADVANCED Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
Seated Hip Hinge 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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Hypertrophy Training

  • This phase of training will help to increase your muscle size & strength. This is done by increasing the number of sets you perform while increasing the amount of resistance used. The amount of reps for each set will be moderate to low.
Read more… …Read less
ARM
HYPERTROPHY TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up ARM HYPERTROPHY workout week 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up ARM strength HYPERTROPHY workout WEEK 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up training ARM HYPERTROPHY week 3
WEEK 4 handstand push-up ARM HYPERTROPHY week 4
DETAILS
  • The following numbers are what you will try to hit during your workouts each week.
    • This weekly, month-long plan, is designed to help improve your muscle hypertrophy (size & growth).
PROGRAM DURATION 4 WEEKS
TRAINING STYLE SINGLE EXERCISES
MULTIPLE SETS
REST TIME After Finishing Each Set
0 — 60 seconds
EXERCISE SPEED DURING ECCENTRIC movement ISOMETRIC CONCENTRIC
MUSCLE lengthens no change shortens
RESISTANCE EXERCISE *** 2 s 0 s 2 s
CORE EXERCISE 3 s 2 s 1 s
EXAMPLE EXERCISE ROUTINE
    • Hex Bar Deadlift
  • 3 Sets; 12 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 12 reps of a Hex Bar Deadlift.

    From starting position for each repetition, you will take 2 seconds to lift the bar up to the top standing position (concentric muscle contraction), no pause in that position (isometric muscle contraction), and then 2 seconds to return the bar to starting position (eccentric muscle contraction).Rest 60 seconds or less, then repeat the exercise.

RESISTANCE TRAINING
BEGINNER NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 3 4 4
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 75% 75% 80% 80%
RESISTANCE TRAINING
INTERMEDIATE NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
3 — 4
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 3 4 5
REPS handstandpushup.com

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RESISTANCE TRAINING
ADVANCED NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
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GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 4 5 5
REPS handstandpushup.com

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EXAMPLE WEEK 1

HYPERTROPHY WORKOUT

GENERAL WARM-UP 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.)
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
ARM Press 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Pike Push-Up 1-2 12 50% 1RM 4/2/1 60 s
PART 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISE | MULTIPLE SETS
BEGINNER LEVEL Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
INTERMEDIATE Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
ADVANCED Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
Seated Hip Hinge 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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Max Strength Training
  • This phase of training will help to increase the maximum amount of force your body can exert. There will be more sets, but less reps per set using much heavier weights.
Read more… …Read less
ARM
MAX STRENGTH TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up ARM MAX STRENGTH WEEK 1 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 2 handstand push-up ARM MAX STRENGTH WEEK 2 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up ARM MAX STRENGTH WEEK 3 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up ARM MAX STRENGTH WEEK 4 WORKOUT 2
DETAILS
  • The following numbers are what you will try to hit during your workouts each week.
    • This weekly, month-long plan, is designed to help improve your muscle max strength.
PROGRAM DURATION 4 WEEKS
TRAINING STYLE SINGLE EXERCISE
MULTIPLE SETS
REST TIME After Finishing Each Exercise
3-5 minutes
EXERCISE SPEED DURING ECCENTRIC movement ISOMETRIC CONCENTRIC
MUSCLE lengthens no change shortens
RESISTANCE EXERCISE **** X X X
CORE EXERCISE 1 s 1 s 1 s
EXAMPLE EXERCISE ROUTINE
    Plate Loaded Leg Press
  • 4 Sets; 5 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 5 reps of a Plate Loaded Leg Press as fast as possible while maintaining control; there is no pause at any of the points during the movement. Rest 3-5 minutes, then repeat the exercise.
NOTE: X = Perform each repetition as fast as possible while maintaining control.
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 4 4 5 5
REPS handstandpushup.com

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 85% 85% 87% 89%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
INTERMEDIATE NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
3 — 4
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 4 5 5 6
REPS handstandpushup.com

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RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
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GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 4 5 6 6
REPS handstandpushup.com

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EXAMPLE WEEK 1

MAX STRENGTH WORKOUT

GENERAL WARM-UP 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.)
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
ARM Press 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Pike Push-Up 1-2 12 50% 1RM 4/2/1 60 s
PART 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISE — MULTIPLE SETS
BEGINNER LEVEL Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
INTERMEDIATE Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
ADVANCED Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 1—4 8—12 n/a 1/1/1 0-60 s
Seated Hip Hinge 1—4 8—12 n/a 1/1/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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Power Training

  • This phase of training typically involves compound sets to help improve your explosiveness.  Power workouts will combine a Strength focused exercise (less reps using a heavier weight) with a Power focused exercise (more reps using a lighter weight) for each body part.  During each set, the goal will be to apply the maximum amount of force as fast as possible.  It is based on the idea that Strength + Speed = Power.
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ARM
POWER TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up ARM POWER WEEK 1 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 2 handstand push-up ARM POWER WEEK 2 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up ARM POWER WEEK 3 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up ARM POWER WEEK 4 WORKOUT 2
DETAILS
  • The following numbers are what you will try to hit during your workouts each week.
    • This weekly, month-long plan, is designed to help improve your muscle power.
TRAINING STYLE COMPOUND SETS
REST TIME After 1st Exercise: 0 s
After 2nd Exercise: 60 s
EXERCISE SPEED DURING ECCENTRIC movement ISOMETRIC CONCENTRIC
MUSCLE lengthens no change shortens
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
1st EXERCISE ** X X X
2nd EXERCISE ** X X X
CORE EXERCISE X X X
EXAMPLE EXERCISE ROUTINE
      • Barbell Squat + Squat Jump
      • 3 Sets
      • 1st EXERCISE: 5 reps/set
      • 2nd EXERCISE: 10 reps/set
      • You will perform 5 reps of a Barbell Squat.

        Perform each repetition as fast as possible while maintaining control.

      • IMMEDIATELY following last repetition of the Barbell Squat, or at least with minimal amount of rest time possible, you will perform 10 Squat Jump reps.

        Perform each repetition as fast as possible while maintaining control. Rest 60 seconds, and then repeat the compound set.

NOTE: X = Perform each repetition as fast as possible while maintaining control.
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 3 3 4 4
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Exercise #1

Exercise #4

5

10

5

10

4

10

4

8

INTENSITY
1st Exercise 85% 1RM 85% 89% 91%
2nd Exercise 2% of BW 4% 6% 8%
OR
30% 1RM 35% 40% 45%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
INTERMEDIATE NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
3 — 4
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 3 4 4 5
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Exercise #1

Exercise #4

5

10

4

10

4

8

3

8

Exercise #2

Exercise #5

5

10

4

10

4

8

3

8

INTENSITY
1st Exercise 85% 1RM 89% 89% 93%
2nd Exercise 2% of BW 4% 6% 8%
OR
30% 1RM 35% 40% 45%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF ARM EXERCISES
4 +
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 3 4 5 5
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Exercise #1

Exercise #4

5

10

4

10

3

8

2

6

Exercise #2

Exercise #5

5

10

4

10

3

8

2

6

Exercise #3

Exercise #6

5

10

4

10

3

8

2

6

INTENSITY
1st Exercise 85% 1RM 89% 93% 95%
2nd Exercise 2% of BW 4% 6% 8%
OR
30% 1RM 35% 40% 45%

EXAMPLE WEEK 1

POWER WORKOUT

GENERAL WARM-UP 10-15 minutes (dynamic stretching/foam roll/walking, etc.)
PART 1: WARM-UP SETS
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
ARM Press 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Pike Push-Up 1-2 12 50% 1RM 4/2/1 60 s
PART 2: RESISTANCE EXERCISE — COMPOUND SETS
BEGINNER LEVEL Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
INTERMEDIATE Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
ADVANCED Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position) 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Kickback 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Resistance Band Bicep Curls 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
Alternating Dumbbell Curl 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Overhead Side Bend Variation 1 1—4 8—12 n/a X/X/X 0-60 s
Seated Hip Hinge 1—4 8—12 n/a X/X/X 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.— Sara Blakely

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Dynamic Stretching
RESISTANCE EXERCISES
1. Dumbbell Bicep Curl Variations (wrist back position)
2. Floor Dumbbell Skull Crusher With Rotation
3. Alternating Dumbbell Curl
4. Dumbbell Tricep Kickback
5. Resistance Band Bicep Curls
6. Dumbbell Tricep Extension Variations 1
CORE
1. Overhead Side Bend Variation 1
2. Seated Hip Hinge
CARDIO
3. Ladder Single Leg Lateral Hops
COOLDOWN
4. Stretching
Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.—Sara Blakely

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