#MaxEffort #ringHSPU here. Still can't do this depth from the bottom up, but I did manage to add another 5lb (BW+10) going from top down. I also decided to start making sure to bring each backdown rep to a dead-stop, which did knock down the reps quite a bit but should help the dead single along.
#MaxEffort #ringHSPU here, this time performing them top-down for a change of pace (like a pin press rather than dead): warmups from +1" and 0", then the PR of -2"x4. I did attempt that depth bottom-up but still couldn't quite manage, at least after that 4 rep set. I did manage a BW+5x1 PR, though.
This #MaxEffort #ringHSPU session seemed unreasonably difficult at first: my warmup single at -0.5" almost didn't even start, and -1.5 actually didn't until I thought to move rings out, presumably to where they had been before. We'll see if that ring position helps to get things moving again.
Feels like forever since I did #MaxEffort #ringHSPU, but here I open with the 0" (no deficit) warmup single before banging out that 4 rep PR deficit of -1.5" (1" deeper than my last 3RM). Then I try and fail to get one at 2", which will be my jumping off point for adding weight. Then +1"x6 PR and 5.
Second go on #MaxEffort #ringHSPU starting with a warmup single at 1.5" and then 3 gawdamned reps at -0.5" for my first successful attempt at a deficit beating out 0" by 1 rep, then it was backdowns at 1.5" for a PR of 6 and then 5. Next time going for a -1.5" deficit, 0.5" being no plates at all.
Followed up with repwork on #ringHSPU and put 2 reps on my best at 2" for 8 reps, then I lowered to 1.5" and matched my best of 5 reps. Next benchmax session, I'll be working at that 1.5" and seeing how many I can add to that, and then the next time after will be max effort into a 0.5" deficit.
Followed up with some #ringHSPU at a 2" differential for 6, which is a one rep PR, and then just 4.
First session of #MaxEffortMethod on #ringHSPU matching my best at 0" for one rep, but without the grind, then failing at -0.5" (first deficit attempt), then back to 0" for a PR of 2 (plus a partial), then a backdown set at 2.5" for 8 (3 rep PR at any height), and finally a backdown at 2" for 5.
Followed up directly with #ringHSPU performed for BWx2x5 with a 1.5" differential (0.5" deeper than last time). Thinking I might jump to 0" next time (head at same level as the heel of my hands) and see what's up. Very eager to get rid of the plates so I can starting working into a deficit.
I think my favorite part of this latest phase of #ringHandstand and #ringHSPU training is that starting from a headstand offers more flexibility of progression than did kicking up into the top position, which did still require me to have the rings low enough to reach the ground with my fingertips.
As promised, I went ahead and gave #ringHSPU another go, this time with a 2" differential established by a stack of bumper plates (with a wool blanket draped overtop for comfort). This. Is. The Way.
Needless to say, I'll be moving forward with this method. Be moving into a deficit in no time.
Was eager to get back into this #ringHSPU work, and while I did some extensive experimentation with a stack of books, I wasn't too happy with the results and went back to the mat with the rings half an inch higher (so more difficult). Could probably get much the same with a stack of plates, though.
Quite the day for experimentation: decided to switch from unstandardized partials on my #ringHSPU work to these where I break up the eccentric/concentric by bringing my head to rest on a mat sitting 3" higher than my hand placement. I'll progress by gradually moving the rings higher than the mat.
Been back to setting #OHP (well, #seatedPress) PRs for a little while now and getting comfortable moving back up into heavier territory of late, as opposed to the higher reps I've used for the better part of the year coming out of shoulder issues. Also added partials into my #ringHSPU negative work.
What better way to celebrate press PRs than with #ringHSPU negatives. Getting pretty comfortable all around being inverted on the rings. Got a little shaky on that fourth so terminated before the fifth, but I got it next set, anyhow. Still not ready for primetime with a concentric yet, though.
I have to credit Meckanimal, however, for inspiring me to really seek out my course toward the #ringHSPU, though.
Ring handstand, HSPU top position
Ring HSPU negative initiates
Ring HSPU negative in progress
Ring HSPU negative bottom position
Oh hi, I didn't see you there.
#ringHSPU #ringHandstand
Just setting PRs on some overhead work today -- #seatedPress triples with #BTNpress back-offs -- but then I'm starting in on the #ringHandstand or #ringHSPU negatives now that I'm proficient enough now on holding the handstand on rings (though gonna start out just trying to get full reps).
