I started again today, kicking off with the supine straddle planche, but I made a key adjustment: I used a much thinner resistance band. This is fundamental because it forces me to apply significantly more strength; the band only offers a subtle little boost to help maintain the position, it doesn't carry all the weight. It's a leap in level where I have to be the protagonist of the strength.

Then I moved on to specific exercises that connect the pieces. I did the advanced tuck planche supported only on my fingertips, which is insane for forearm strength and stability. I followed up with that excellent combination: tuck planche push-ups and an isometric hold at the end to burn out the shoulders and the core.

I'm tackling the path to the one-arm handstand with intelligence. First, I did handstand presses and push-ups in the same position, making sure my verticality is rock solid. But the exercise I think will get me there is balancing the weight on one arm and letting go with the other. It’s both difficult and spectacular because it teaches you to transfer your weight with total control and to blindly trust a single point of support. I am confident that with this training and this focused progression, the straddle planche will be clean, and that one-arm handstand will be a reality very soon. Let’s give it all we’ve got!

Well, my people, that's all for now. I hope you really liked it, as always, and I absolutely have to send a shout-out to the people of the #SWC and the #Hive community. Goodbye!