Attempting the Ultimate Challenge: Trying Weighted Handstand Push ups

Today I’m going to try weighted handstand push ups with these 2 beasts

We will increase the weight of the exercise set after set.

We are going to start with 10kg (22lbs), these on my upper body are 10kgs,

Filippo: 7,5kg of discs + 2,5kg of vest.

Exactly, we will add discs set after set and we will stop when the weight becomes too much.

We go with the flow.

3 reps? Simone: As many as you feel like

Filippo: You make them look easy Simone: Going down like a gymnast!

Next!

When 1 guy does the handstand push ups, the other 2 rests.

Filippo: The other guys watch and judge. Andrea: Exactly, judge!

Simone: What a shi**y start Andrea: You are still warming up.

Too light for you, this is why you are having trouble.

Filippo: For me is harder doing the bodyweight handstand push ups than with the extra weight.

Looks like 3kgs on your body ahah

Andrea: Did your elbow just crack? Filippo: Yep.

Since this is the 1set of the day you still need to stretch and activate properly.

Filippo: I will do sets of 1 today. I didn’t know we had to record a workout today, I have trained hard during this week.

Andrea: No pressure, do what you feel like.

+15kgs (+33lbs) for the next set

3 reps? Simo: Yep. Filippo: I’ll do 1.

Filippo: Easy Simone: Super easy, he is scaring me.

Let’s go.

The previous set was to light for you Simo: You see, I couldn’t find the balance.

The biggest guy of the group will do 1 rep per set because he trained too much this week. Filippo: I’m tired.

Simo: Because he already weight too much even without the extra discs.

Simo: Let’s go Broly, do another one.

Simo: I nominate you sir.

Simo: Is this the first time you try +22,5kg?

Never tried before.

Simo: Time to test it.

Simo: Very good.

Simo: You go way too deep during the eccentric.

When I used to train handstand push ups I was going all the way to the floor with my forehead.

Perfect.

How many people in the world are able to put more than 25kgs (55lbs) during the handstand push ups?

Simo: Without the assistance of the wall?

Filippo: Not many with good range of motion, this isn’t a common exercise.

Simo: It’s very stressful, not for everyone.

Filippo: I don’t know many people Andrea: A few dozens?

Simo: There are many people with great potential, but not many trains this exercise with extra weight.

This is very stressful if done properly

3 seconds eccentric? Ahah

Filippo: I always try to control the movement even during the negative part of the exercise.

So this is +27,5 KG (+60,6 LBS)

first he took communion, now he took confirmation

I’m gonna throw up the tagliolini if you keep tighten it up ahah

Simo: This is a very good weight!

I didn’t hold the handstand, but it is what it is.

Filippo: I think you could go down a little more during the eccentric, but it’s okay. Simo: Just a little more rom.

I have focused more on the concentric, because the previous set was a little strange to find the right balance.

Dress me up

I like that, it would be great to be dressed like this in the morning ahah

Ok, done…I was a little stunned

Simo: Last set with 27,5kgs.

Filippo: I always tend to go to the other side.

Ok, I’m calm now.

Now +30 KG (+66 LBS)

How do you decide where to put the weight?

Simo: For handstand push ups I think it’s better to put a little more weight on the back than the front.

I can feel it’s getting heavy

Simo: What do you expect from the next set? Filippo: This is half of your bodyweight

Simo: Right! Let’s say that, this is half of his bodyweight.

I don’t like excuses ahaha

Simo: He has half of his bodyweight on the vest.

I think I can do that. I’m more worried about the balance.

Simo: Very good! Holy s**t Filippo: Wonderful!

Simo: I think he can do +40kgs with his strength.

Let’s go!

Andrea: Also with the hold at the bottom?!

Great!

Simo: I was thinking about the past, this is why I stopped at the bottom ahahah memories!

He is currently weighting 130kgs (286,6lbs), just saying!

I don't like when people says “if you weight too much you can’t learn certain type of exercises”

Simo: You could also try a planche with this weight ahah

Filippo: Sure, then a maltese right after ahahah

I don’t like the idea of adding weight anymore. Filippo: It was your idea ahah

Simo: This is +30 KG (+66 LBS),

do you feel like trying +32,5 KG (+71,6 LBS)?

or +35 KG (+77,2 LBS)?

What do you suggest? I have no idea.

I think I can do +32,5 KG (+71,6 LBS) pretty easy

Filippo: I think you should do +35 KG (+77,2 LBS)

*doing math calculations*

Oh this is why math is important! Filippo: It is used to calculate weights!

*more math calculations*

I have a question, how do you put this weight vest when you train alone?

Filippo: You have to pick it up from the ground and remove it when you need to change weight.

Filippo: Sometimes it’s more uncomfortable to put the weight vest on than doing the sets.

So this is +35 KG (+77,2 LBS) right? Simo: yes.

Okay, doable.

Should I go deeper?

Filippo: Just a little more, but it’s okay.

Simo: You push super fast! Fil: Very fast.

Honestly, you need a lot of dedication to put this weight vest on all by yourself every time you change the weight.

Simo: This is also why not many people train this way ahah Fil: Definitely.

Fil: But if you have a training partner is super comfortable.

Simo: I should pay someone to help me put the weight vest every set ahaha

Let’s do it.

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Fil: My right arm feel super heavy.

This week I have trained hard every day, except yesterday.

Simo: You did it anyway this is the important thing.

Let’s say it!

when you are tired like him (mentally or physically) this type of work is even harder,

because you need to focus a lot to keep the balance and proper form.

When the body is well rested it’s a complete different exercise, way easier.

Fil: Today is Saturday, so we are all tired after a week of training.

Fil: When I’m not in my gym I don’t feel comfortable, mentally means a lot to me.

We all have our “comfortable” zones and commodity.

Simo: Also the time, we are training right after lunch, not the best thing to do ahah.

*more math calculations*

+40 KG (+88 LBS)? I think you are asking too much ahah

Simo: You push super fast, you should be able to do it!

Fil: You are Andrea Larosa, you have to! Ahaha

I am more anxious on keeping the balance during the handstand than the idea of failing the push up.

Fil: When you don’t find the balance during the handstand you lose a lot of strength you get tired!

Simo: Keep in mind that having this weight vest it gets you tired.

Andrea: I feel a lot of weight on the traps.

Fil: Me too after a while that I’m standing with the weighted vest.

*Disc hitting the back of his head*

Fil: It happens sometimes ahah Andrea: I feel a little stunned

The weight it’s getting too heavy! Even when standing ahah

Fil and Simo: Now imagine how it feels to do the handstand with this much weight ahah.

FIl: +37,5 KG (+82,7 LBS) right?

Simo: This is a lot!

Fil: Let’s go Andre, you got this! Wait wait!

Sim: Planche? Ahahah

Sim: You were too worried about having this much weight on yourself

Sim: Let him rest a few seconds and he will surely do it.

And: I’m not that sure ahah

Fil: You go way too fast!

Sim: Take your time, find the right balance and setting.

I feel super difficult to find the balance with this weight, I feel it on my forearms.

Fil: Maybe you got tired trying to find the balance for the handstand.

The difference in difficulty between this weight and the previous set is a lot!

Fil: The more you get near your limit the more the difference in feeling during the handstand.

Fil: How did you feel it?

And: That is my limit.

Honestly +35 KG (+77 LBS) felt super easy,

so I’m shocked I couldn’t do it with +37,5 KG (+82,7 LBS)

Simo: I think there isn’t enough space to put 40 KG on the vest.

Fil: Right.

Fil/Simo: We have to put +42,5 KG. (+93,7 LBS)

I sabotaged the video, you should stop at that weight ahaha

Fil: Let’s go, you got this!

Sim: I didn’t remember +37,5 KG to be that heavy.

It’s Saturday, this is why.

Sim: This is heavy, so heavy that it moves Filippo!

Fil: I’m a litte tired.

I feel heavy today. It’s all or nothing.

Fil: At least I hold it this time. And: It was good!

Fil: I wanted to hold the handstand 2 or 3 seconds more.

Simo: I know you wanted to do 2 reps ahaha. Fil: You are right, I have failed.

Come here. Not for a hug ahah, for the camera ahaha

Let’s say it,

he did a 90° Push ups +43 KG (+94,8 LBS)

It’s an unofficial world record I think.

So keep that in mind,

today he is a little tired, so he isn’t at 100%.

We have also just had a lunch with tagliolini

Fil: I’d like to go back to that restaurant after the session.

And: It was good right?

Well, I have done my part for today, bye bye.

Fil: +35 KG (+77 LBS) for the 1st time with extra weight it’s a lot.

Simo: Yes, also keep in mind his bodyweight, it’s very good.

*Someone calling Andrea*

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Since they are 2 of the best in the world in Handstand Push ups with extra weight,

they have decided to try +42,5 KG (+93,7 LBS) even if they are tired! Crazy.

You can clearly see he is an expert of weighted vest, he doesn’t need any help

Sim: This is how I put it on when I train alone.

Let’s give it a try,

it’s been a while since the last time I have tried this much weight.

Haven’t trained them much lately. Fil: Me too.

Fil: You got it anyway!

Sim: I’m not sure I can do it today.

Fil: I wanna try it too.

I can feel the weight, it’s a lot.

Sim: Too much for today.

We are going by attempts, it’s not easy.

Fil: Not for today.

I wanna thank you both,

It is super motivational to see that type of strength!

Especially for a technical exercise like the handstand push up!

It’s pretty common to see weighted pull ups and dips, but this is a different beast,

you need balance, technique and strength.

Sim: You need a lot of focus to keep the balance!

Fil: Very mental!

The more weight you add the more mental it becomes!

And: Yep, when you add this much weight you feel anxious during the handstand.

Fil: Very mental! Like the squat!

You can't take it easy

And: But during the HSPU you are upside down ahah

Sim: It's because you go into the "hole" on both exercises.

This session was super motivational Fil: Thank you for the hospitality!

I don’t know if I'll add this variation to my routine, but maybe in the future I will give it a try.

It’s a cool exercise.

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