Today's Sally

[Mossdog]

Chin-ups, set, then 1 min rest. Reps to failure in each set. 5 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1.

I don't do these very often, and it shows. I'm 76 Kg in weight so Im hauling that up each time. I also flitted around with technique so the results might be skewed. For the first set I stood, pulled up and lowered to standing, then off again. Set 2 and beyond were, stand, pull up; lower as far as poss. with knees bent so not standing, then trying to pull up again. I need to reflect on this for the best gains. Set 6 and beyond, I found I could do 1 pull up easily, and a bit of a second attempt, but then failure. I think I could probably have kept this rate going for multiple sets, but with minimal strength gain. Maybe I should try a longer rest or shorter (say 30 secs). Unlike when I attempt, say EMOM, i finished this exercise not feeling stretched and certainly not blowing hard as press-ups induce.

[Mike T]

Chin-ups, set, then 1 min rest. Reps to failure in each set. 5 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1.

I don't do these very often, and it shows. I'm 76 Kg in weight so Im hauling that up each time. I also flitted around with technique so the results might be skewed. For the first set I stood, pulled up and lowered to standing, then off again. Set 2 and beyond were, stand, pull up; lower as far as poss. with knees bent so not standing, then trying to pull up again. I need to reflect on this for the best gains. Set 6 and beyond, I found I could do 1 pull up easily, and a bit of a second attempt, but then failure. I think I could probably have kept this rate going for multiple sets, but with minimal strength gain. Maybe I should try a longer rest or shorter (say 30 secs). Unlike when I attempt, say EMOM, i finished this exercise not feeling stretched and certainly not blowing hard as press-ups induce.

Well done!

Technique wise, I have my feet off the ground/knees bent throughout each set, and start/finish each rep with arms dead straight.

Being 63 kgs or so helps.

I think it uses too little in the way of musculature to result in breathlessness.

[Mossdog]

Well done!

Technique wise, I have my feet off the ground/knees bent throughout each set, and start/finish each rep with arms dead straight.

Being 63 kgs or so helps.

I think it uses too little in the way of musculature to result in breathlessness.

Thanks for the tips Mike. I'll give it another whirl in a few days.