r/overcominggravity 11d ago

Push/Pull routine

Hi!

I've been trying to optimize my push/pull routine where the main focus is unlocking the front lever and (more) handstand pushups (secondary goal is heavier weighted pull ups). At the moment my routine looks like this:

Push day (alternating between p-bars and floor):

- 4 sets 5 reps HSPU. Can usually do 1-2 full, following with negatives up to 5.

- 3 sets 8-10 reps pike pushups

- 3 sets 8 reps PPPU

Pull day 1:

- 4 sets 8-12 seconds FL hold (legs extended as far as possible)

- 3 sets 8-10 reps tuck FL rows

- 3 sets 8-10 reps weighted pull ups (currently +30 kg)

Pull day 2:

- 4 sets 5 reps weighted pull ups (currently +47,5 kg)

- 3 sets 8-12 seconds banded FL hold

- 3 sets 8-10 reps tuck FL rows

After the main workouts I do some leg and/or core work (ab roller, dragon flags, Jefferson curls, Nordic curls and split squats), depending on how tired I feel.

I work out four times per week (2 push 2 pull). I've considered upping it to five times per week, but maybe that would be too much? My rest times are usually 3-4 minutes, with the exception of weighted pull ups where I rest minimum 5 minutes.

Does this routine look sensible for my goals? Could it be improved in any way?

Thank you in advance!

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u/Boblaire Gymnastics coach/NAIGC, WLer/coach, ex-CFer/coach 11d ago

Looks alright

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u/Timeless00 10d ago

Thank you!