What is a good score for Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps?

Good scores for Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps depend on your fitness level: Elite athletes achieve over 0 reps, advanced athletes target 3 reps-0 reps, intermediate athletes aim for 8 reps-3 reps, and beginners should focus on proper form over hitting 8 reps.

What is considered a good Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps score?

A good Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps score for most CrossFit athletes is between 8 reps-3 reps (intermediate level). Elite scores are over 0 reps, but focus on consistent movement and proper form rather than just numbers.

What should I aim for in Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps?

Your Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps target should match your fitness level. Beginners should aim for around 8 reps with good form, while advanced athletes can target 3 reps-0 reps. Always prioritize proper movement over maximum reps.

How do I scale Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps?

Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps can be scaled by reducing weights, modifying movements (like assisted pull-ups), or adjusting volume. Consult with a coach for personalized scaling options.

What muscles does Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps work?

Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps primarily works the muscles involved in Handstand Push-Up. This workout develops multiple fitness domains.

Workout Description

Perform the maximum number of unbroken strict handstand push-ups.

Why This Workout Is Hard

A single max set of strict handstand push-ups is a high-skill, upper-body intensive gymnastics test. While the duration is brief, it demands strong pressing strength, midline control, and balance under fatigue. Many athletes will manage only a few reps; advanced athletes can exceed 20+. The skill barrier and strict standards elevate difficulty despite low overall volume.

Training Focus

This workout develops the following fitness attributes:

Stamina (7/10): Primary limiter is local muscular endurance in shoulders, triceps, and upper back while maintaining midline tension for multiple strict reps.
Strength (6/10): Requires solid pressing strength relative to bodyweight to initiate and finish strict reps without momentum or leg drive.
Flexibility (4/10): Adequate shoulder flexion, thoracic extension, and wrist mobility are needed to stack joints and maintain a neutral line upside down.
Speed (3/10): Rep speed is moderate; tempo control and quality lockout matter more than fast cycling or transitions.
Power (2/10): No explosive demand; reps are controlled and deliberate with strict mechanics rather than dynamic hip-driven power.
Endurance (1/10): Very short effort with minimal aerobic demand; breathing matters only to stay braced and composed during the set, not for sustained cardiovascular output.

Movements

Handstand Push-Up

Scaling Options

Scale to: Pike HSPU on box (hips stacked) • Strict HSPU to 1–2 AbMats or reduced ROM target • Seated Dumbbell Strict Press (challenging but unbroken set of 8–15)

Scaling Explanation

Each option preserves strict vertical pressing and midline control while adjusting leverage or range of motion to keep quality mechanics and an unbroken effort.

Intended Stimulus

Expect a focused, short-duration push on strict pressing. It should feel like a deliberate grind with crisp lockouts and no momentum. You’ll accumulate a deep shoulder and triceps burn while maintaining a tight midline. The goal is a single best unbroken set with zero movement deviations—quality over speed.

Coach Insight

Open with a steady cadence—no sprinting the first reps. Breathe at lockout, quick inhale at the bottom, and keep your line stacked. The one tip: keep heels glued to the wall and ribs down so your hands-shoulders-hips-ankles stay in one line. Avoid soft lockouts, head bounces, and changing hand width mid-set. When form deteriorates, stop—don’t risk a no-rep.

Benchmark Notes

Your score is the largest unbroken set completed to standard. Beginner athletes may get 0–3 reps, intermediates 5–12, and advanced 18–35+. Use these tiers to gauge progress and select appropriate scaling to maintain strict form and range of motion without kipping.

Modality Profile

This is a pure gymnastics test with only strict handstand push-ups. There is no monostructural cardio or external loading. All demand centers on body control, pressing strength, and positional stamina while inverted against the wall.

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Training Profile

Attribute	Score	Explanation
Endurance	1/10	Very short effort with minimal aerobic demand; breathing matters only to stay braced and composed during the set, not for sustained cardiovascular output.
Stamina	7/10	Primary limiter is local muscular endurance in shoulders, triceps, and upper back while maintaining midline tension for multiple strict reps.
Strength	6/10	Requires solid pressing strength relative to bodyweight to initiate and finish strict reps without momentum or leg drive.
Flexibility	4/10	Adequate shoulder flexion, thoracic extension, and wrist mobility are needed to stack joints and maintain a neutral line upside down.
Power	2/10	No explosive demand; reps are controlled and deliberate with strict mechanics rather than dynamic hip-driven power.
Speed	3/10	Rep speed is moderate; tempo control and quality lockout matter more than fast cycling or transitions.

Strict Handstand Push-Up Max Reps

Bodyweight Single Movement

Perform the maximum number of unbroken strict handstand push-ups.

Difficulty:

Hard

Modality:

Stimulus:

Insight:

Scaling:

Scale to: Pike HSPU on box (hips stacked) • Strict HSPU to 1–2 AbMats or reduced ROM target • Seated Dumbbell Strict Press (challenging but unbroken set of 8–15)

Your Scores:

Training Profile

Performance Levels

L10

RookieNoviceIntermediateAdvancedPro/Elite

We map out ten rungs—from Rookie to Pro—by estimating how much work a workout usually takes, using trusted benchmark WODs and smart fatigue adjustments. Level 5 is where most everyday CrossFitters land, and the color gradient shows how scores spread from early levels on the left to top-tier finishes on the right.Your score is the largest unbroken set completed to standard. Beginner athletes may get 0–3 reps, intermediates 5–12, and advanced 18–35+. Use these tiers to gauge progress and select appropriate scaling to maintain strict form and range of motion without kipping.