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INSTRUCTIONS 

  • There are two ways to do this workout: Pick One
Basic Workout

Pick this option if you simply are looking for a new workout to try out either at home or the gym.

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.
  • After you complete the Resistance Exercise section of the workout, go ahead and complete the Core, Cardio, and Cooldown sections.
General Training Cycle

Pick this option if you want to take part in our 4-Week Training Programs to help improve your general health and physical fitness.  You will cycle through 5 different training programs throughout the year.  Each program will cover a different style of resistance training, which will then produce different adaptations in your body.

New visitor

Follow these steps:

 

Returning visitor

Go to Exercise List

STEP 1

  • Scroll down to the Training Program section below the Exercise List.
    • If this is your first time here, consider this as WEEK 1 in our 4-WEEK Training Program, and start with the Stabilization Training Program.

STEP 2

  • Open the Stabilization training program tab and review the information.
    • If you haven’t downloaded this program’s training templates yet, they will be located inside.
    • Each of the 5 training programs has their own unique set of training templates.

STEP 3

  • Go to the Exercise List  and use the program’s values (sets, reps, training intensity, exercise speed, rest time) for each exercise instead of the basic 4 Sets | 8-12 Reps.

    [Example]

    • For the following week’s workout, repeat the above steps.
    • You will then do the same for WEEK 3 and WEEK 4.

NOTE

  • Each training program comes with a prefilled Week 1 Exercise List. Once you click open a training program tab, it will be located at the bottom. [Example]
  • To further assist you, these values have also been changed in all of our downloadable workout templates with one exception:
    • You will have to fill out the exercise name; this was done in case certain equipment or machines are not available, or if you decide to do different exercises altogether.
  • Once you have completed 4 weeks in a given training program, start the next program in the training cycle and repeat the above steps.
  • For more details, Click here.

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EXERCISE LIST

Choose from the following:
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#WARM-UPTIME
💪Dynamic Stretching10-15 min
 RESISTANCE EXERCISES  
#CHESTSETSREPS
1.Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up48-12
2.One Arm Push-Up Combination48-12
3. Push-Up Variations 248-12
4.Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups48-12
5.Medicine Ball Push-Ups48-12
6.Chair Push-Ups48-12
#CORE EXERCISESSETSREPS
1.Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2410-12
2.Lower Back Workout at Home 2410-12
#CARDIOTIME
3.Scissor Jumps10-15 min
#COOLDOWNTIME
4. Stretching10-15 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% × 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells).

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% × 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells).

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% × 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

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

START

If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells).

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 Dumbbell Flyes is 120 lbs. (two 60 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Flyes with 80-90 lbs. (using either two 40 lb. dumbbells or two 45 lb. dumbbells).

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% × 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

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

START

If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells).

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 Dumbbell Rows is 120 lbs. (two 60 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Rows with 80-90 lbs. (using either two 40 lb. dumbbells or two 45 lb. dumbbells).

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% × 200 lbs. = 140 lbs.

START

If your 1RM for Dumbbell Bench Press is 200 lbs. (two 100 lb. dumbbells), 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 Dumbbell Bench Press with 140 lbs (two 70 lb dumbbells).

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 weight of the dumbbells 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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CHEST
STABILIZATION TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up CHEST STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up CHEST STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up CHEST STABILIZATION WORKOUT WEEK 3
WEEK 4 handstand push-up CHEST 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 EXERCISE ROUTINE
    • Bench Press
  • 2 Sets; 12 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 12 Bench Press reps.

    For each repetition, you will take 4 seconds to lower the weight (eccentric muscle contraction), 2 second pause at the bottom (isometric muscle contraction), and 1 second to push the weight back up to starting position (concentric muscle contraction). Rest 0-90 seconds, then repeat for the second set.

RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 1 2 2 3
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Exercise #1

Exercise #2

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

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

Exercise #4

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

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

Exercise #4

Exercise #5

Exercise #6

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 60% 65% 70% 70%

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
Inverted Row 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
Dumbbell Row 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 1 12 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Push-Up Variations 2 2 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Push-Up Variations 2 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
Chair Push-Ups 3 20 60% 4/2/1 0-90 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2 1—4 12—20 n/a 4/2/1 0-90 s
Lower Back Workout at Home 2 1—4 12—20 n/a 4/2/1 0-90 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Scissor Jumps 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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CHEST
STRENGTH ENDURANCE TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up chest strength endurance workout 2 week 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up chest strength endurance week 2 workout 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up chest strength endurance week 3 workout 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up chest 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 EXERCISE ROUTINE
    Barbell Bench Press & Dumbbell Chest Flye
  • 2 Compound Sets
  • 1st EXERCISE: 12 reps/set
  • 2nd EXERCISE: 12 reps/set
  • You will perform 12 reps of a barbell bench press.

    For each repetition, you will take 2 seconds to lower the bar to your chest (eccentric muscle contraction), no pause at the bottom (isometric muscle contraction), and another 2 seconds to push the bar back up (concentric muscle contraction).

  • IMMEDIATELY following last repetition of the bench press, or at least with minimal amount of rest time possible, you will perform 12 reps of a dumbbell chest flye.

    For each repetition, you will take 4 seconds to lower the dumbbells to the each side of your body (eccentric muscle contraction), pause at the bottom for 2 seconds (isometric muscle contraction), and 1 second to bring the dumbbells back together at the top (concentric muscle contraction). Rest 60 seconds, and repeat.

RESISTANCE EXERCISE
BEGINNER NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 2 2 2 2
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Exercise #1

Exercise #4

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

Exercise #1

Exercise #4

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Exercise #2

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 70% 75% 80% 80%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
4 +
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
COMPOUND SETS 3 3 4 4
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

Exercise #4

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Exercise #2

Exercise #5

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Exercise #3

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 70% 75% 80% 80%

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
Standard Push-Up 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
BB Bench Press 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
INTERMEDIATE

Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.

EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 2 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
ADVANCED

Perform the following Exercise # (s) from today’s list.

EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
Push-Up Variations 2 3 12 70% 2/0/2 0 s
Chair Push-Ups 12 70% 4/2/1 60 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
Lower Back Workout at Home 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Scissor Jumps 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.
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CHEST
HYPERTROPHY TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up chest HYPERTROPHY workout week 1
WEEK 2 handstand push-up chest strength HYPERTROPHY workout WEEK 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up training chest HYPERTROPHY week 3
WEEK 4 handstand push-up chest 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
    Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
  • 3 Sets; 12 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 12 reps of a Smith Machine Incline Bench Press.

    For each repetition, you will take 2 seconds to lower the bar to the bottom position (eccentric muscle contraction), no pause at the bottom (isometric muscle contraction), and another 2 seconds to push the bar back up (concentric muscle contraction). Rest 60 seconds or less, then repeat the exercise.

RESISTANCE TRAINING
BEGINNER NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 3 4 4
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Exercise #1

Exercise #2

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

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 75% 80% 80% 85%
RESISTANCE TRAINING
ADVANCED NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
4 +
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 3 4 5 5
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

Exercise #4

Exercise #5

Exercise #6

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 75% 80% 85% 85%

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
Standard Push-Up 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
BB Bench Press 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Push-Up Variations 2 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Push-Up Variations 2 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
Chair Push-Ups 3 12 75% 2/0/2 0-60 s
PART 3: CORE EXERCISES | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
Lower Back Workout at Home 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 3/2/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Scissor Jumps 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.
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CHEST
MAX STRENGTH TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up CHEST MAX STRENGTH WEEK 1 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 2 handstand push-up CHEST MAX STRENGTH WEEK 2 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up CHEST MAX STRENGTH WEEK 3 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up CHEST 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
    Incline Bench Press
  • 4 Sets; 5 Reps/Set
  • You will perform 5 reps of a Inline Bench 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 CHEST EXERCISES
2
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 4 4 5 5
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

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

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

Exercise #4

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 85% 85% 88% 91%
RESISTANCE EXERCISE
ADVANCED NUMBER OF CHEST EXERCISES
4 +
GOALS WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
SETS 4 5 6 6
REPS handstandpushup.com

Exercise #1

Exercise #2

Exercise #3

Exercise #4

Exercise #5

Exercise #6

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INTENSITY (__% × 1RM ) 85% 88% 91% 94%

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
Standard Push-Up 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
BB Bench Press 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
One Arm Push-Up Combination 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
One Arm Push-Up Combination 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Push-Up Variations 2 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
One Arm Push-Up Combination 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Push-Up Variations 2 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
Chair Push-Ups 4 5 85% X/X/X 3-5 min
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 1/1/1 0-60 s
Lower Back Workout at Home 2 1—4 8—12 n/a 1/1/1 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Scissor Jumps 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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CHEST
POWER TEMPLATES
CREATE YOUR WORKOUT — TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
WEEK 1 handstand push-up CHEST POWER WEEK 1 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 2 handstand push-up CHEST POWER WEEK 2 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 3 handstand push-up CHEST POWER WEEK 3 WORKOUT 2
WEEK 4 handstand push-up CHEST 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
    Decline Bench Press + Medicine Ball Chest Pass
  • 3 Sets
  • 1st EXERCISE: 5 reps/set
  • 2nd EXERCISE: 10 reps/set
  • You will perform 5 reps of a decline bench press.

    Perform each repetition as fast as possible while maintaining control.

  • IMMEDIATELY following last repetition of the bench press, or at least with minimal amount of rest time possible, you will perform 10 reps of a medicine ball chest pass (either with a partner or against a wall).

    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 CHEST 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 CHEST 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 CHEST 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
Standard Push-Up 1-2 12 BW only 4/2/1 60 s
BB Bench Press 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 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
Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
One Arm Push-Up Combination 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Medicine Ball Push-Ups 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
Push-Up Variations 2 3 5 85% 1RM X/X/X 0 s
Chair Push-Ups 10 2% of BW X/X/X 2 min
PART 3: CORE EXERCISE | CARDIO | COOLDOWN
CORE EXERCISES
EXERCISE Sets Reps Intensity Speed Rest
Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2 1—4 8—12 n/a X/X/X 0-60 s
Lower Back Workout at Home 2 1—4 8—12 n/a X/X/X 0-60 s
CARDIO
EXERCISE DURATION
Scissor Jumps 10—20 minutes
COOLDOWN
EXERCISE DURATION
Stretching 10—20 minutes

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People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.

— Rob Siltanen

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Dynamic Stretching
RESISTANCE EXERCISES
1. Reverse Dive Bomber Push-Up
2. One Arm Push-Up Combination
3. Push-Up Variations 2
4. Tilted Yoga Block Push-Ups
5. Medicine Ball Push-Ups
6. Chair Push-Ups
CORE
1. Pull-Up Bar Ab Workout 2
2. Lower Back Workout at Home 2
CARDIO
3. Scissor Jumps
COOLDOWN
4. Stretching
People Who Are Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World, Are The Ones Who Do.

— Rob Siltanen

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