17.4 was all about the Handstand Push Ups (HSPU’s), 55 of them to be exact.

With the new standard being introduced, we are now having to do HSPU’s properly.

The key to any skilled movement is to not overlook the simple in search of the complicated.

So it’s back to basics.

Can you do strict HSPU’s?

If you can’t then kipping HSPU’s will become difficult as you fatigue.

It’s not surprising; Strict HSPU’s are a Ninja test.

So let’s work on the regressions in the video below:

IT ALSO DEPENDS ON THE LENGTH OF YOUR ARMS!

We are all made differently and we must take into account that longer levers will take more time than shorter levers.

(Longer levers get their own back on rowing though!)

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https://www.youtube.com/user/practicetroy

Handstands are a skilled movement that takes daily practice.