one-arm one-leg pushups

The first time I saw pavel the ketel bell russian dude perform these one-arm one-leg pushups I was very impressed.  It’s taken a while but I’ve managed to get them.

The progression?  Start with one arm pushups on incline, as high as you need to do them right.  Over many months reduce the incline.  When you can do about 15 on a flat surface, you’re probably ready to try the one-arm one-leg version.  Without the second leg to stabilize, your body compensates with core strength and stabilizer muscles (intercostals etc).

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November 30, 2009|Extreme, bboy, bodyweight, gymnastics, video|Post Comment »

elbow step-up pushups

I got the idea for these pushups from various places, but the extreme version from a recently posted video of 18 extreme exercises.  You’ll get more from the video than my explaining them, but they work the triceps a lot, also the deltoids, abdominal, and stabilizer muscles.  Very good alternative to the standard simpler pushups that most people do.

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November 23, 2009|Extreme, bodyweight, video|Post Comment »

eighteen extreme exercises

Just found this video on youtube and was pretty impressed.  Although I’ve never had much luck with the human flag, I don’t work on it much either.  The straddle planche pushups though, I work at everyday.  Closer but still not there.  All the others I’ve got pretty well.  So I guess I’m getting somewhere!

  1. standing ab wheel rollout
  2. back lever
  3. hannibal pullups
  4. korean dips
  5. one-arm one-leg pushups
  6. leg lifts
  7. straddle planche pushups
  8. L-sit walk
  9. human flag
  10. superman pushup
  11. dragon flag
  12. side-to-sides
  13. handstand pushup to nose
  14. elbow step pushups – together
  15. muscle-up with false grip
  16. stall bar hold
  17. deep handstand pushups
  18. bicycle pullups

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November 9, 2009|Extreme, bboy, bodyweight, fitness, video, weightbearing|Post Comment »

fitness apps

Don’t confuse apps and gadgets for the real workout, but hey if it gets you motivated and helps you with the details, go for it.

Here’s a great NY Times article with over 10 new apps which can help you keep track of all your data. But remember it’s more about the workout and the intensity that will get you in shape, so when in doubt, pencil and paper works as well!

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November 2, 2009|Nutrition + Diet, Tools, fitness|Post Comment »