1- Handstand Push up (Free standing)
My Free standing handstand is now over a minute and I can perform just four (I know, it's not great but I'm shite at overhead presses and that's four times better than where I was two weeks back) strict form reps of the headstand push up while spotted for balance. My aim is to increase overall training volume (reps per session) until I reach a stage where I can perform ten strict reps in a set (No arch in the back). From there, I will begin to gradually increase the range of motion by raising the hands on books, not progressing to the next level until ten reps are achieved once more.
2- One armed chin up (Underhand grip)
Achieved in November 2007. Can perform just one rep.
3- One armed pull up (Overhand grip)
Achieved in November 2007. Can perform just one rep.
4- Box Splits
No progress
5- Front splits
I haven't been practising these for six months (around November 2009) but at that time I was very close after a good warm up. Will begin training these once again immediately.
6- Front Lever
Close but no cigar. Have stopped training it as it was fatiguing me for the Iron Cross.
7- Planche
No progress. I have achieved the Handstand straddle press which i believe to be an important early stepping stone for this skill.
8- The Flag
Achieved February 2010. Awaiting video link. I actually managed it sometime in summer 2009 but lacked a confirmation from someone else.
9- Dragon Flag
Achieved November 2009.
10- Iron Cross
Slow progress. I am training it at least twice a week now but am yet to reach my peak level from last year.
