[Chris R.]

Hello – I am trying to master the super-push up from Scott’s Killer Core workout, and while I’m not a skimo racer, I find the reversal part of the exercise particularly difficult. I’m wondering if anyone had some technique pointers particularly related to elbow placement and back flexibility. I can’t seem to be able to both drive my hips backwards in a u-shape to down dog while keeping my stomach / chest / chin close the ground and end up just pushing up to plank.

Thanks for the advice!

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[nullkru]

nullkru on October 13, 2019 at 12:09 am #30172

Hi Chris,

maybe you can do this intermittent step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=VmODY7havBE
Till u get that reverse part dialed.

have a great day — mirko

[Anonymous]

Anonymous on October 14, 2019 at 9:21 am #30231

Chris;

If you can go this with your chest farther off the ground then stay with that movement for a while to develop the strength and coordination. Then slowly lower your chest on later sessions with this exercise.

Scott

[Chris R.]

Chris R. on October 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm #30257

Thank you Scott and Mirko. Yes, I will try that. One thing I noticed from watching the video on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ecd1WTtvr3I in super slow motion is that whereas I was trying to keep my elbows at my side throughout the exercise, it seems the correct form has elbows actually going outwards! Will definitely be trying that approach. Thanks again!

[Chris R.]

Chris R. on October 14, 2019 at 12:41 pm #30258

Thanks Mirko, appreciate the link!