Strict Press, Pullups, Barbell Rows and DB Push Press then a Bike HIIT Workout

2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Strict Press @ 88-90% of 5RM weight

2 rounds of max unbroken (rest 2 minutes between rounds)

  • Strict Pullups

Then EMOM for 10 minutes alternate

  • Even Minute – 8 x Barbell Rows @ 140lbs
  • Odd Minute – 10 x Dumbbell Push Press @ 18kg

Then a Bike HIIT

  • 4 x 30 seconds on/30 seconds off
  • 4 x 1 minute on/1 minute off
  • 4 x 30 seconds on/30 seconds off

Results: Pullups 12 and 7 reps. Last time used 105lbs for the Strict Press, so using 110lbs (88%)… 10 and 8.

Pullups, Dips, Row and TRX Tricep Press

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 3 x Strict Chest to Bar Pullups
  • 8 x TRX Tricep Press

Then every 3 minutes for 15 minutes

  • 15 Calorie Row
  • 9 x Ring Dips
  • 3 x L-Sit Pullups

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 3 x 30 seconds on/30 seconds off
  • 3 x 60 seconds on/60 seconds off
  • 3 x 45 seconds on/45 seconds off
  • 3 x 30 seconds on/30 seconds off

Results: Pullups were very disappointing all around. Today felt like I had not improved at all over the last month.

Pullups, HSPU, Barbell Rows, TRX APUs, Cable Pulldowns, T2B and a Bike HIIT Finisher

Was able to get below my chest/top of abs, with my high pullups which feels like the work last week has paid off… so continuing towards my goal of a strict bar muscle up.

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 8 x Strict Pullups
  • 3 x Deficit Handstand Pushups (from Yoga blocks)

Then 3 rounds of

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows
  • 10 x TRX Atomic “Russian” Pushups

Then 3 rounds of

  • 6 x Cable Pulldowns @ 100lbs
  • 6 x Strict Toes to Bar

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 5 x 30 seconds work / 30 seconds rest (rest = 80% of work RPM)
  • 5 x 60 seconds work / 60 seconds rest
  • 2 x 50 seconds work / 30 seconds rest

Results: Cable pulldowns were too heavy. Lower weight (76-95lbs) and full ROM is probably more effective.

Pullups, Dips, Barbell Rows and Kettlebell Presses then a Bike HIIT Workout

EMOM for 15 minutes

  • 2 x Explosive Pullups (as high as possible)

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • 5 x Weighted Pullups @ 10kg
  • 8 x Weighted Dips @ 10kg

Then 5 rounds as fast as possible

  • 5 x Seated Single Kettlebell Press @ 16kg per Side
  • 5 x Barbell Bent Rows @ 135lbs/60kg

Finisher Bike HIIT

  • 8 x 20 seconds work / 40 seconds rest
  • 8 x 30 seconds work / 60 seconds rest

Results: Good chest to bar pullups. Otherwise done as prescribed.

Muscle Up Progressions and a Bike HIIT Routine

Accumulate 1 minute L-Sit, every time you break

  • 8 x Cable Pull Downs

Making use of the new cable/pully system. Sitting on Bench with bar grip at eye level, pull down to waist.

EMOM for 10 minutes

  • 5 x Russian Pushups
  • 2 x Archer Pullups (1 per side)

Every 3 minutes for 9 minutes

  • Max unbroken Pronated Grip Pullups (Chin Ups)

Finisher… Bike HIIT Routine

  • 6 x 15 sec work/60 sec rest
  • 6 x 30 sec work/60 sec rest
  • 1 x 45 sec work

Results: Used 70lbs for the Pulldowns Pullups 10-7-7. On my bike, used a baseline resistance of 18 for the HIIT routine.