My Personal Training Log: A Journey of Movement and Strength

Entering the new year on a high. I hit a new personal best of 41 seconds on my handstand hold. This hold represents two years of consistent work. I didn't speed up the video because every second felt precious.

Sometimes just doing the thing is more important than how perfectly you do it. My handstand line is far from perfect, more of a "banana-stand," but for now, it's getting me those precious seconds of balance. It's all part of the process.

Injuries are tough, but they teach us important lessons. About 12 weeks ago, I strained my left deltoid. This post documents the moment it happened and the rehab process I followed. It was a reminder to listen to my body and that isolation work is crucial for longevity.

This video shows the moment I strained my shoulder during a handstand pushup. It was a result of pushing too hard when my body was already fatigued. A hard lesson in understanding my own capacity.

This is part of my shoulder rehab journey. After 12 weeks of progressive work, starting from incline pushups, I was able to attempt a wall-facing HSPU again with significantly less pain. Recovery is a slow and steady process.

Progressive overload is the key to getting stronger. This video explains four simple principles you can use to gauge progress in your training, like increasing reps, load, or time under tension.

This was a huge milestone for me, achieving a freestanding handstand. It's proof that hard work pays off. This is just the beginning of a new chapter in my training.

This video sums up my handstand journey of nearly three years. Handbalancing has taught me perseverance more than anything. It's countless hours of work for just a few seconds of glory, but turning that dream into a reality is worth it.

Same drills, different day. Here I am practicing my handstand on a running track. Consistency is what makes the skill start to click, no matter where you are.