Dumbbell bicep curls. 2 X 12.5 kg. Simultaneous lifting with both arms.Eccentric lowering. 2 mins break between sets, during which I did (x10) reps of floor to lock to floor press-ups. Curl Reps were to failure, per set.

26 (10) - 15 (10) - 12 (10) - 10 (10) - 11 (10) - 12 (10) - 10 (10)

Bit of a different approach to the dead-hang.

Having watched the video yesterday, and noted that some of the competitors used chalk dust, I used a pair of sticky gardening gloves. Also, instead of my usual wrist stop-watch, I placed a wall clock with a noisy second hand in front of me to ensure immediate (and hoped for encouragement) feedback. And success (sort of), with I min and 42 seconds.

However, deep down I know the sticky gloves are a cheat!!! But at least my back got a slightly longer stretch. I also have to lift my feet off the ground by slightly bending my knees, so I think this isn't quite as easy as a straight hang (especially when wearing a heavy pair of gardening welly boots ).