2026 MESOCYCLE 4, WEEK 5: 06/07/2026 – bsthenos
FocusRoutine type
Planche and Handstand Push upEndurance

Bloc 1: Skills Planche + Handstand push ups

Set x repsBegineerIntermediate
2set x 5 push ups 5″-5″ knee push upspush up
2setx 1each side. One arm push upassisting with the other arm. Legs straddlewith less/no assistance. Legs full
2setx 3 each side archer push upswith kneesWider arms position
Effective HPU training:
5set x3rep. Rest 1’20” between sets
Elevated pike push-ups (alternative: pike-push ups in floor low barAssisted HPU. A partner helps with going up
Planche recap 3 sets:Planche lean (20″ hold)Planche lean hold 3″ + push up

Bloc 2: Full body workout, focus technique

Prioritize more difficult exercise and higher reps. If impossible the difficult exercise on the lower reps, downgrade and maximize the reps.

7min approx per exercise. Rest 1’20” between sets and exercises

ExercisesDescription
1) 3 sets: 5 reps pull-ups 1″ straight arms – 1″chinAlternative: assisted pull ups, australian pull ups
2) 3 sets: lunge jump (10 each leg)Alternative: squat jump (20rep), lunges (10 each leg), squat (20rep)
3) 3 sets: 5 reps dips 3″ descent- 1″ 90º – upAlternative: assisted, bench dips
4) 3/4 sets: Dead hang in bar 20-40″Alternative: (D) one hand 10″-10″
5) 3 sets: 5 reps explosive push-upsDifficult to easy:
applause push-up > jump push-up > fast push-up >
applause knee push-up > jump knee push-up > fast knee push up.

coach @evammss