Strength & Range 3
A1: Swing Set
3 x 10 reps
Use blocks if you have them. Push the hips nice and tall, squeeze glutes and allow the head to sink back. As you bring hips down try to push the ground away with the shoulders to allow the bum to travel as far between the hands as possible.
A1: Americana - ER for Shoulders
2 x 30-60s of work (each side)
Use a wall, rig or band. Create external rotation in the shoulder, hunting to create a deep stretch sensation in the shoulder capsule. If you can find the stretch you can perform an isometric. Start slow here creating tension through the body first. Then building up the tension - pushing the hand into the object or ring/band. Hold the isometric for 10-20 seconds.
B1: Wrist & Elbow PREP
1-2 x 10r all directions
IT takes a while. But see how it helps with wrist issues. It’s a great cure all and focusses on non-handstand type stuff so doesn’t interfere with recovery from hand on floor exercises.
B1: P-Bar L-Sit hovers
3 x max comfortable reps
B2: Scorpion to kick throughs
3 x max comfortable reps
The hand placement means the wrists stay way below full extension - so it may be possible on with flat hands. Only go as far as feels comfortable in the down dog/scorpion bit - you can really play with flexion here or stay well away from it.
MUST DO! BREATHING FINISHER
1 minute minimum breathing with legs up in a super comfortable position.
Stay for as long as you can thinking about being heavy and sinking into the floor.
Breath for a count of 3 on the inhale, and 6 on the exhale.
Listen to music, podcast or silence. NO LOOKING AT SCREENS