advanced frog stand

[taedoju]

Hi there, i have got a question about this exercise, i ve got problems with keeping my elbows straight, should i step back to frog stand variation ? ( i added planche leans and planche pseudo pushups, i think they may help)

Another thing is , ill have access to rings tomorrow, and i wanted to try a basic curl, is it better to do it from tucked position (easier?)

Could some one possibly film or show me the video of chest roll to headstand? i dont quite understand how to do it:)

Thank you for any response!

[Blairbob]

chest roll to HS

doing curls stretched or tucked/piked doesn't change them much for me as I get the same ROM. The difference is probably how they balance.

as for the planche progressions, try pushing down hard against the floor.

[taedoju]

thank you for such quick response,i will try those tips today and see how is my curling ability.

Video helped quite a lot, it seems to be easy but i ve got problems with this, well everything takes time(i cant even press myself in something close to headstand,not mentioning the handstands..

[Blairbob]

We warm up the basic chest roll in our warmup by going from a seal/arched prone support to chest while kicking the heels high behind us. It's actually an easier form of an arch/superman rock.

If you can place your hands below your body, it can serve as a progression drill to make chest roll to HeS easier. We have mats at gym but a folded up futon or mattress might suffice.

Obviously, not really worth working if you can't do a HeS. Practice that press HeS on the wall or negative presses while spotted or on the wall.

[taedoju]

i mean i cant press myself from that arched position to headstand, i can do handstand pushups negatives pretty well:) that tips wit putting hands lower helps A LOT !ha and curls are quite easy but challenging exercise:) i managed to do 4 x 5

[Blairbob]

Patience is a key in rolling your heels high enough and waiting to push besides optimal hand placement.

I like the curls for shoulder balancing. I think I may just try handstand to hang instead. Sounds interesting.

[taedoju]

thank you for tips, ill work on some chest rolls tomorrow and see how it goes. my body aches after yesterday- god i love this feeling, it was awesome session, backflips were crazy backhandsprings terrible but it was pure fun:)

take care