guardian7
Level 6 Valued Member
How many diamond (close grip) pushups should one be able to do before starting one arm pushup progressions?
Here is my reasoning.
1. The one arm pushup requires a certain level of mastery of tension that does not necessarily translate X number of pushups to X number of one arm pushups. However, having a solid base of joint strength and volume will help. The question is how much.
2. The naked warrior does not start with regular pushups for reason 1 above but Pavel's earlier books seem to assume a certain level of ability before KB got such a mass market following.
3. The diamond or close grip position is a better indicator of readiness for one arm pushups than a regular pushup even at high volume due to the instability and tension required and hand position needed. Having stronger triceps and core strength from strict pushups will also help.
4. I am speculating that building a base of diamond pushups would be more effective than highly elevated one arm pushup progressions.
I am familiar with the one arm pushup progressions from the Strongfirst bodyweight course but not there yet. I want to build a stronger base and tendon strength at my age of 54.
What would be your approach to building a base for the one arm pushup? For sedentary individuals with limited training time and especially those middle aged who have achieved it, what was your progression?
Here is my reasoning.
1. The one arm pushup requires a certain level of mastery of tension that does not necessarily translate X number of pushups to X number of one arm pushups. However, having a solid base of joint strength and volume will help. The question is how much.
2. The naked warrior does not start with regular pushups for reason 1 above but Pavel's earlier books seem to assume a certain level of ability before KB got such a mass market following.
3. The diamond or close grip position is a better indicator of readiness for one arm pushups than a regular pushup even at high volume due to the instability and tension required and hand position needed. Having stronger triceps and core strength from strict pushups will also help.
4. I am speculating that building a base of diamond pushups would be more effective than highly elevated one arm pushup progressions.
I am familiar with the one arm pushup progressions from the Strongfirst bodyweight course but not there yet. I want to build a stronger base and tendon strength at my age of 54.
What would be your approach to building a base for the one arm pushup? For sedentary individuals with limited training time and especially those middle aged who have achieved it, what was your progression?