crazycanuck
Level 9 Valued Member
With GTG methods for bodyweight moves like pullups, is there a method/suggestion for progressing # reps done over an entire day (with understanding that one needs to be rested prior to each rep, and when reps done depend on one's circumstances eg: before/after work, vs one being at home for the day).
Background:
-female
-can currently get any one given rep at varying ranges, depending (from underside of chin on bar, to adam's apple level, to between adam's apple and clavicles)
-have been practicing both full - from the bottom position, or jumping up to 90 degrees at the elbow and pulling over the bar, lowering to 90 degrees, and pulling back over (usually only can just get chin over bar second pull).... trying this as the top of movement is weaker point.
-more seriously started increasing GTG starting end of Aug/beginning of Sept....last week had 10 reps per day (mix of both types of movement I mentioned), this past week 12, goal this week was 14, but have not been meeting this so far. No obvious "knots" or back pain per se, but back in general feeling fatigued last several days. Not sure if there is a maximum # of reps in this GTG...I mean do people pump out 25 or 30 reps if they can (?)... to be had but that would be likely different for everyone of course.
-Only other workout I do is having achieved Timeless Simple, now going for Timed, with one L and R of 28kg work set in there, and one 20kg getup in sequence so far to aid in timed test Fridays. Work shiftwork, some physicality involved but not extremely heavy (eg: compared to trades, construction work etc).
-I have a set of rings at home now which I have (admittedly, pretty sporadically) done things like rows at varying foot positions, heights of rings etc.
GOAL:
*3 (or maybe even up to 5) solid consecutive pullups by 50th birthday (end Jan 2021)
Have recently attempted 2 consecutive pullups, 2nd one was very difficult and only got tip of nose to bar. Have set a 6-week-later test date in end of Oct to reassess status.
As I mentioned just overall sensing some nagging fatigue in the back (lats pretty much). Given goal, wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions/experiences. Another scheme I have come across ....I have this written in my paper workout journal at home, and am not sure if anyone has any experience with this scheme.... @Steve Freides --from a past post on the forums, my (maybe incorrect ) memory attributes this response to you, not sure if this appears to be familiar:
****Pullup progression****
-- 1 every 2 to 3 days
-- 1 two days in a row, with 1 day off
--1 most days of the week
-- some days more than one, minimum 30 min rest between, several hours better, other days 1, or a day off
--2 per day, more than one day a week. 3 some days, 4 some days, 5 some days....
--more than 1 in 30 min, working to more than one with 3-5 min rest in between
--more than one in a set*
(* I take it that more than one in a set means eg: 2 consecutive in a row, as your "set")
If you need more background/history just ask, I tried to include contributing factors and such.
Obviously, there is more than "one way to skin a cat" here, and I thought I would bring this to an area of the forum where I know some people more expert than I reside. Thanks guys!
Background:
-female
-can currently get any one given rep at varying ranges, depending (from underside of chin on bar, to adam's apple level, to between adam's apple and clavicles)
-have been practicing both full - from the bottom position, or jumping up to 90 degrees at the elbow and pulling over the bar, lowering to 90 degrees, and pulling back over (usually only can just get chin over bar second pull).... trying this as the top of movement is weaker point.
-more seriously started increasing GTG starting end of Aug/beginning of Sept....last week had 10 reps per day (mix of both types of movement I mentioned), this past week 12, goal this week was 14, but have not been meeting this so far. No obvious "knots" or back pain per se, but back in general feeling fatigued last several days. Not sure if there is a maximum # of reps in this GTG...I mean do people pump out 25 or 30 reps if they can (?)... to be had but that would be likely different for everyone of course.
-Only other workout I do is having achieved Timeless Simple, now going for Timed, with one L and R of 28kg work set in there, and one 20kg getup in sequence so far to aid in timed test Fridays. Work shiftwork, some physicality involved but not extremely heavy (eg: compared to trades, construction work etc).
-I have a set of rings at home now which I have (admittedly, pretty sporadically) done things like rows at varying foot positions, heights of rings etc.
GOAL:
*3 (or maybe even up to 5) solid consecutive pullups by 50th birthday (end Jan 2021)
Have recently attempted 2 consecutive pullups, 2nd one was very difficult and only got tip of nose to bar. Have set a 6-week-later test date in end of Oct to reassess status.
As I mentioned just overall sensing some nagging fatigue in the back (lats pretty much). Given goal, wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions/experiences. Another scheme I have come across ....I have this written in my paper workout journal at home, and am not sure if anyone has any experience with this scheme.... @Steve Freides --from a past post on the forums, my (maybe incorrect ) memory attributes this response to you, not sure if this appears to be familiar:
****Pullup progression****
-- 1 every 2 to 3 days
-- 1 two days in a row, with 1 day off
--1 most days of the week
-- some days more than one, minimum 30 min rest between, several hours better, other days 1, or a day off
--2 per day, more than one day a week. 3 some days, 4 some days, 5 some days....
--more than 1 in 30 min, working to more than one with 3-5 min rest in between
--more than one in a set*
(* I take it that more than one in a set means eg: 2 consecutive in a row, as your "set")
If you need more background/history just ask, I tried to include contributing factors and such.
Obviously, there is more than "one way to skin a cat" here, and I thought I would bring this to an area of the forum where I know some people more expert than I reside. Thanks guys!
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