Original Sally Challenge:
AM 2 mins 27 secs
PM 2 mins 08 secs
Those isometrics Arrrgh!
Am Yisrael Chai
Chin-ups, 10 sets to imminent failure, 3 minutes = set + rest: 6 - 5 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3. Total = 37.
Really well done Mike. I'm giving the bar a rest due to continued elbow issues (albeit getting better).
Today, I thought I'd try something a bit different as a way to improve the isometrics.
So, the attempt was EMOM x10 of: 20 sec isometric holds, at the lower end of press-up position, before returning to the top, arms locked, position for the remaining seconds of each minute. I managed x8 sets out of the aspired for 10. The bulging of the veins in my forearms and hands, together with the uncomfortableness of the muscle fatigue, eventually got the better of me. I had just completed a 15Km indoor row, so my arms and core had some tiredness already though. I'll maybe try 15 secs isometrics next time and see how that goes.
Am Yisrael Chai
Chest to floor diamond press-ups, sets to imminent or actual failure, 2 minutes = set plus rest, 20 sets:
8 - 5 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 2. Total 63.
And .. and .. I started with a single one armed from the floor knee press-up.
EMOM x13 of: 15 secs isometric press-up holds, at the lower end of press-up position, before 'resting' returning to the top, arms locked, position for the remaining seconds of each minute.
13 sets all completed, albeit I aimed for 15 of 15!
Am Yisrael Chai
Chin-ups, 10 sets to imminent or actual failure, 3 minutes = set + rest: 6 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 2 - 2. Total = 34.
EMOM press-ups routine. 10 reps (floor to lock to floor) press-ups, every minute, for 15 minutes.
45 - 46 - 46 - 45 - 46 - 46 - 46 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 43 - 40 - 38
Am Yisrael Chai