Oscar
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There seems to be a concensus that doing the swings in 5 minutes every session is not a good idea, and is actually not what S&S program prescribes. But what about the Turkish get ups? This is not frequently discussed.
I read a few things lately that got me thinking about doing the TGU on the minute on most sessions. First, @Brett Jones article to reach Sinister. Then, a few posts that said that doing the TGU to the time standards was not a challenge, but doing the TGU after the swings in 5 minutes was completely different. I think there is even an old post by @aciampa that he could achieve Sinister, as long as he did TGU before swings.
What are your experiences with this? I have been doing many sessions starting the TGU 1 minute after completing the swings, and doing them OTM. in particular, I do this when I use my normal working weight. If I'm including a few reps with a heavier weight, I take longer rests. So far I have enjoyed it, it keeps the HR higher and steady, and makes the session a bit more challenging.
I read a few things lately that got me thinking about doing the TGU on the minute on most sessions. First, @Brett Jones article to reach Sinister. Then, a few posts that said that doing the TGU to the time standards was not a challenge, but doing the TGU after the swings in 5 minutes was completely different. I think there is even an old post by @aciampa that he could achieve Sinister, as long as he did TGU before swings.
What are your experiences with this? I have been doing many sessions starting the TGU 1 minute after completing the swings, and doing them OTM. in particular, I do this when I use my normal working weight. If I'm including a few reps with a heavier weight, I take longer rests. So far I have enjoyed it, it keeps the HR higher and steady, and makes the session a bit more challenging.
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