Workout Description
Maximum number of handstand push-ups performed consecutively without rest.
Why This Workout Is Hard
Tests upper body pressing strength and endurance, requiring significant shoulder stability and control.
Training Focus
This workout develops the following fitness attributes:
- Stamina (7/10): A direct test of upper body pushing stamina. The ability to perform many consecutive HSPUs before failure is key.
- Strength (6/10): Requires significant relative upper body pressing strength to perform even one HSPU. Max reps tests the endurance of this strength.
- Flexibility (4/10): Good shoulder and wrist flexibility is important for achieving a full range of motion and maintaining a stable position against the wall.
- Power (3/10): If kipping is allowed (not specified, assuming standard CrossFit kipping HSPU unless 'strict' is stated), then a powerful kip contributes to efficiency and higher reps.
- Speed (3/10): Cycling reps efficiently without excessive rest at the top or bottom contributes to higher numbers, but it's not about maximal speed per rep.
- Endurance (2/10): Minimal cardiovascular demand. Primarily tests localized muscular endurance in the shoulders, triceps, and chest.
Modality Profile
A pure gymnastics test of vertical pressing strength.
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