HSPU/Free Handstand (Push up)/Press to Handstand Progression

5 attempts at each of the following:

Broad jump 50 ft. in as few jumps as possible

3 pull-ups as slow as possible

Max set of strict freestanding handstand push-ups

Rest as needed between attempts.

Post lowest number of jumps, longest pull-up time, and reps of handstand push-ups to comments.

Scaling this WOD

This workout includes gymnastics skills that demand body awareness and control. Challenge yourself to practice "next level" skills relative to your capacity.

Beginner

5 attempts at each of the following:

30 ft. broad jump in as few jumps as possible

3 ring rows as slow as possible

Max set of push-ups
Rest as needed between the attempts.

Use this workout as an opportunity to practice regular push-ups, do as many as you can and then switch to knee pushups to get more reps. Practice slow ring rows or, attempt one regular pull-up and then switch to ring rows for the next two.

Intermediate

5 attempts at each of the following:

50 ft. broad jump in as few jumps as possible

3 pull-ups as slow as possible

Max set of press to handstands


Rest as needed between attempts.
Substitute presses to handstand for the freestanding handstand push-ups. If you are unable to execute a press to handstand, move to the wall for strict HSPU’s. Experiment to find the most challenging, yet successful scaling option.