EMOM for 60 minutes, all singles, 15 pull-ups, then 45 chin-ups.
Pull-ups seemed really hard today.
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EMOM for 60 minutes, all singles, 15 pull-ups, then 45 chin-ups.
Pull-ups seemed really hard today.
EMOM press-ups routine. 11 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 39 - 33 - 32.
Press-ups with a bar, EMWM for 76 minutes, sets of 10. So 760 in total.
EMWM for 40 minutes, chin-ups, 20 pairs, then 20 singles. So 60 in total.
10x10 emom press-ups, the last three tailed off to 46s due to lack of commitment mainly.
EMOM x 15 - sets of 10 press-ups, floor to lock to floor. Time in secs remaining for each min.
45 - 44 - 45 - 44 - 43 - 44 - 42 - 39 - 40 - 39
39 - 38 - 37 - 37 - 32
30 EMOM alternating pull-ups and chin-ups.
Pull-ups
1x5 (Yay!)
1x3
5x2
8x1
Chin-ups
1x6
1x5
11x4
2x3
Dead hang 1 min 39 secs (with gloves)
Given I loathed pull-ups a few months ago, I'm pleased with the (albeit very slow) progress.
I'd be dead chuffed to still be hitting 46s in the final few sets. Great going Mr B.Quote:
Originally Posted by mr brightside
A lighter push session this evening as feeling a bit tired.
Dumb-bell shoulder press
5 x 15 @ 12kg each hand
4 x 15 @ 10kg each hand
Bench press
7 x 15 @ 30kg
Press-ups with a bar, EMWM for 86 minutes, sets of 10. So 860 in total.
light pull session today after doing a fairly long run.
Landmine rows.
6 x 15 @ 35kg
Wide grip pull downs
4 x 15 @ 30kg
EMOM press-ups routine. 11 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
43 - 42 - 42 - 43 - 43 - 42 - 41 - 39 - 33 - 33.
This morning, while walking through the byre where the pull-up bar is sited, as sometimes is the way, I just 'had-a-go'. Today I managed to churn out 6 pull-ups and some 15 mins later, 8 chin-ups, while walking back through again. Given that I could barely manage 1 pull-up a few months ago - I'll take that. New target - 10 of each.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mossdog
This is known as "greasing the groove" in strength training circles.... a lot of people will have one located in their house on a door frame, and do a couple of pullups every time they go through the door.
Another half-hearted push session for me, straight after a tough hill rep session.
Bench Press
5 x 15 @ 40kg
Shoulder Press
6 x 15 @ 20kg (ie just lifting the olympic bar with no weight on it at all)
Seated chest press
4 x 15 @ 27.5kg
The Old-Man-Test!
You've probably come across this before, but it's new to me, having (unfortunately :) ) discovered it yesterday. Since then I've been attempting it multiple times and have managed it eventually after some 6 efforts yesterday, and this morning I was successful after 3 attempts. I don't think this improvement is down to better balance, but rather technique.
My 'successes' are nothing like the guy's smooth completion in the video in the link. Rather, I needed plenty of room around me as there were multiple bouts of my hoping/wobbling on one leg, here and there, in order to reestablish balance, between each of the 'sections' of the task. Also, for me, I found centring my balance by looking at the horizon as much as possible helped, unlike the guy in the vid, and when tying my laces I again found using tactile methods, rather than visual support (i.e looking at the laces) proved to be better.
There's also a version of this in which the target for completion is 1 min. My successful efforts were considerably longer than that, and light perspiration was involved!
I'm guessing that runners have an advantage, and fell running in particular, as travelling over rough ground probably helps us instinctively to develop micro balance adjustments, as well as leg strength.
Anyway, a fun exercise, with some health benefits (?)if somewhat frustrating at times as well as providing a grounding (no pun intended) dose of humility.
(Oh, and another hint. Make sure that the space in which you complete this doesn't contain any valuable items, such as Ming vases, sleeping cats, Ipads left on the carpet, and such!) .
https://www.fitandwell.com/features/old-man-test
The Old-Man-Test!
You've probably come across this before, but it's new to me, having (unfortunately :) ) discovered it yesterday. Since then I've been attempting it multiple times and have managed it eventually after some 6 efforts yesterday, and this morning I was successful after 3 attempts. I don't think this improvement is down to better balance, but rather technique.
My 'successes' are nothing like the guy's smooth completion in the video in the link. Rather, I needed plenty of room around me as there were multiple bouts of my hoping/wobbling on one leg, here and there, in order to reestablish balance, between each of the 'sections' of the task. Also, for me, I found centring my balance by looking at the horizon as much as possible helped, unlike the guy in the vid, and when tying my laces I again found using tactile methods, rather than visual support (i.e looking at the laces) proved to be better.
There's also a version of this in which the target for completion is 1 min. My successful efforts were considerably longer than that, and light perspiration was involved!
I'm guessing that runners have an advantage, and fell running in particular, as travelling over rough ground probably helps us instinctively to develop micro balance adjustments, as well as leg strength.
Anyway, a fun exercise, with some health benefits (?)if somewhat frustrating at times as well as providing a grounding (no pun intended) dose of humility.
(Oh, and another hint. Make sure that the space in which you complete this doesn't contain any valuable items, such as Ming vases, sleeping cats, Ipads left on the carpet, and such!) .
https://www.fitandwell.com/features/old-man-test
Crikey.
Looked at the video once and thought that looks like a piece of piss.
And it was.
Did it in 45 seconds first go :)
Must be a benefit of my Pilates classes!
Crikey indeed! Well done Llani, you're a certified youngster :) I def need to up my game.
Your next mission, should you choose to accept it, involves completing the old man test, blind folded, while balancing a pint of rivet catcher on your bonce, and singing ‘Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ :D
EMWM for 52 minutes, chin-ups, 1 x 5, 19 pairs, the rest singles. So 75 in total.
Just now...Quote:
Originally Posted by Llani Boy
1 min 7 secs, then 42.40 secs straight afterwards. I think you're right. It is about practise with balance, muscle memory, and you're tempting me to try pilates or similar!!
Well done Mike - that's a cracking number. There will be chiseled biceps for this summer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
EMOM press-ups routine. 10 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
44 - 44 - 44 - 45 - 44 - 45 - 44 - 43 - 42 - 42.
The original Sally challenge. 2 mins 27 secs (and not pretty!)
OMT 51.3 secs and 49.03 secs
Dead hang 1 min 41 secs.
Press-ups with a bar, EMWM for 105 minutes, sets of 10. So 1050 in total.
Push session tonight.
Landmine shoulder press
6 x 15 each side @ 25kg
Dumbell bench press
5 x 15 with 14kg dumbells
Blimey! That's some going Mike. V well done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Meanwhile...
EMOM press-ups routine. 11 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 15X 1 min sets.
45 - 45 - 45 - 45 - 45 - 43 - 44 - 40 - 40 - 39.
39 - 39 - 38 - 37 - 38 - 38
Dead hang 1 min 52 secs (best for a while)
OMT 43.6 secs and 47.8 sec (erm... one fail previously, just at the end with some sticky laces, Aarrgh!)
EMWM for 30 minutes, chin-ups, all pairs. So 60 in total.
Pull session
Landmine rows
3 x 15 @ 40kg
5 x 15 @ 35kg
Wide Grip pulldowns
3 x 15 @ 30kg
Close grip pulldowns
2 x 15 @ 30kg
Press-ups, chest to floor, EMWM for 36 minutes. 3 x 10, 20 x 6, 13 x 4. Total 202.
So much harder than press-ups with a bar.
30 EMOM alternating pull-ups and chin-ups.
Pull-ups
1x7 (target is 10)
2x4
5x2
7x1
Chin-ups
1x8 (target is 10 plus)
2x6
11x4
1x3
'Greasing the groove' seems to be having an effect!
I've gone from loathing pull-ups to looking forward to the challenge.
Great effort - demonstrating nicely that you need to do them to be able to do them!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mossdog
EMOM press-ups routine. 11 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
44 - 43 - 44 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 39 - 37 - 35.
EMWM for 15 minutes, chin-ups, all pairs. So 30 in total.
Had to cut it short to start to prepare dinner. Such a pathetic excuse - makes me feel guilty.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike T
Perhaps you'll feel better as I'm skipping core-ex totally today, so even more feeble :)
EMOM press-ups routine. 12 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
Secs remaining for each of the 10X 1 min sets.
41 - 41 - 42 - 42 - 40 - 40 - 39 - 33 - 27 - 12.
This morning, for fun, I tried doing some chin-ups to the Sally song, albeit I knew I'm unable to achieve the 30 chin-up in the 3 mins plus required. However, I did manage 9 in about 54 seconds, and I think the regular dead-hangs helped with the 'down' periods, albeit not quite the same level of isometrics of the press-up version.
Press-ups with a bar, EMWM for 20 minutes, sets of 15. So 300 in total.
EMOM press-ups routine. 10 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
46 - 46 - 46 - 45 - 46 - 46 - 46 - 42 - 42 - 42
EMOM press-ups routine. 11 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 10 minutes.
45 - 46 - 45 - 45 - 46 - 46 - 45 - 42 - 42 - 39
Dead hang (with gloves) 1 mins 39 sec.
EMOM for 45 minutes, pull-ups, all singles. So 45 in total.
Press-ups with a bar, EMWM for 20 minutes, sets of 15; - 300 in total.
30 EMOM alternating pull-ups and chin-ups.
Pull-ups
1x6
3x4
5x2
6x1
Chin-ups
1x8
2x6
11x4
1x3
Elbow ache creeping in again, so I'll need to check my form!