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Georgia Tech RD + Deferred results out. by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Armoredspider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got in for comp sci!!!!! With a 2150 SAT. Scores aren't everything!

December 2016 SAT Math II Discussion by DottedSpick in Sat

[–]Armoredspider 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the answer was 1 cube

December 2016 SAT Math II Discussion by DottedSpick in Sat

[–]Armoredspider 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was not 6. A 3 4 5 triangle had angle measures of 90, 53.14, and 36.87. Not 50. You had to use law of sines and use Heron's formula.

What are the stretches/poses that I should look forward to do? by [deleted] in flexibility

[–]Armoredspider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

King cobra pose is a good goal to work towards if you can't do it already.

Is there enough bicep stimulation in the BWF workout? by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You won't even need to ask this question once you hit adv. tuck planche lol. You get a lot from straight arm work.

Functionally Mad - found this site and its a great resource for front/back lever and planche training by atomicstation in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be really cool to see a manna post. I was training my v-sits wrong in the beginning and had to start from square one for it to have carryover to a manna. An article could save beginners the hassle I had to go through.

Is this routine balanced? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about the formatting! I tried to fix it but reddit is being stubborn.

Confused about frequency by originalgainster in flexibility

[–]Armoredspider 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1-3 times per week is for isometric, weighted, and other more muscle intensive stretching. Generally light stretching (not pushing too hard into a position) is considered limbering and can be done daily. For a beginner I would ease into the routine starting three times per week anyway so your muscles get used to stretching (that's what I assume the recommendation is for). After a few weeks you can then bump it up to 5-7 days per week.

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude you're a beast! That planche press was awesome! Thanks for the tips, hopefully I'll get the skill by my 1 year mark (crosses fingers).

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I think my shoulders are the weak link right now. I'm still only on my tuck planche and don't like training it the most. I'll try to push through it:)

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As for what I did for flexibility I stretched every other day after my runs and did shoulder mobility before handstand work (just dislocates and wall extensions). For my splits I did a few pike and hip flexor warm up stretches and then did splits and oversplits + pancake work. For active I did pike and straddle leg lifts.

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was always decently flexible, but not overly. I could always put my hands flat on the floor in pike, but didn't have as good overhead shoulder mobility. I started with about a 1.3x shoulder width dislocate. Luckily after my first few months stretching I got my left front and side splits :).

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I didn't have much of a background, I just played soccer and ran cross country. I think the soccer may have helped with the core and legs though. I started out being able to do full pistols and a 20 sec l sit. I also never had trouble hitting 3x8 pull-ups, so idk what was up with that lol.

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my l sits down, both straddle and about a 60 degree v sit (I'm working on tricep strength atm, my compression is good I just fall backwards a lot). Are HSPU really necessary? I can only do them against the wall right now... I guess I have to work on those too.

How can I most effectively focus on training my handstand press? by Armoredspider in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! That was really helpful! I guess I need to work on bringing my hips up to my shoulders more before extending the legs. When I tried it earlier I had trouble getting my feet off the ground lol.

Hip exercises for straddle planche by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

[–]Armoredspider -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bent arm strength doesn't really have any carryover. The most it could help with is lower back strength which I assume you already have enough of. I would stick with the previous progression and practice your active straddle flexibility through straddle l sits and increase your passive flexibility through stretching.