In an earlier time, the push-up was largely regarded as a measure of a person's strength and fitness. In more modern times, much of this reputation has been passed on to the bench press, but the push-up’s passing misses the great opportunity to master a gateway movement to one of the most developmental progressions in all of fitness.
WatchThe Push-Up50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Push-ups
Freestanding handstand (seconds)
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Scaling:
Reduce the reps and modify the handstand hold as needed to work through these sets with minimal rest.
Intermediate Option:
50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of:
Push-ups
Handstand (seconds)
Beginner Option:
30-20-10 reps for time of:
Assisted push-ups
Plank hold (seconds)