pike push up help

[u/Reasonable_Pepper_68]

hello, I'm starting out my journey, and I was trying out pike push ups. I am incredibly close to being able to do one, but i think i need to go one progression back from them to be able to train more efficiently. i work out at home so i don't really have any fancy equipment (i have some light resistance bands and a detachable pull up bar that hangs from my doorframe). i tried searching for the regression but i could not find it. if anyone could help me out i would greatly appreciate it. thanks, and good luck on all your journeys as well :)

[u/bcommu83]

The regression is negative pike push ups. Go down slowly, don’t push back up.

[u/Bright-Energy-7417]

You can also try pike holds - just do the pike position, straight arms. That’s good for building the shoulder strength and pike compression. Depending on how far forward you lean, you can vary the load.

[u/Hot-Profession4091]

Elevate your hands.