Pullups, Pushups, Dips and Reverse Rows

Continuing on my quest for a strict bar muscle up which, right now, seems to be going nowhere…

Every 2 minutes for 10 minutes

  • 8-10 x TRX Russian Pushups
  • 3 x Strict Pullup
  • 3 x Wide Grip Pullup
  • 3 x Chin Ups/Pronated Grip Pullups

Then 3 rounds

  • 8 x Barbell Reverse Rows
  • 8 x Weighted Dips @ 10kg

Then 2 rounds of

  • Max Reps Cable Pulldowns @ 65lbs
  • Rest 1 minute

Results: Cable Pulldowns 15 and 12.

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.

Bench Press and Weighted Pullups then Row, Kettlebell Swings and Pullups

Every minute for 20 minutes alternate

  • Even Minute – 4-5 x Bench Press @ 80% of 1RM
  • Odd Minute – 3 x Weighted Wide Grip Pullup @ 10kg

Then for time

  • Row 400m
  • 27 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 27 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 21 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 21 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 15 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 15 x Pullups
  • Row 400m
  • 9 x Kettlebell Swings @ 32kg
  • 9 x Pullups

Results: Used 165lbs for the Bench Press. Got all 30 Weighted Pullups. Metcon 19:49.

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.

100 Pullups and Pushups, then Row

Repeat of the Building Pullup Strength instagram post from Learn Calithetics… do the following, resting as needed

  • 20 x Strict Pullups
  • 20 x Strict Narrow Grip Pullups
  • 20 x Strict Pronated Grip Pullups (chin ups)
  • 20 x Strict Wide Grip Pullups
  • 20 x Commando Pullups (10 with right hand forward/10 with left)

Then do the following, resting as needed

  • 20 x Pushups
  • 20 x Russian Pushups
  • 20 x Deficit Pushups (from yoga blocks)
  • 20 x Archer Pushups
  • 20 x Dynamic Pushups (to yoga blocks)

Finisher

  • Row 1500m

Results: Too many pullups this week! Hopefully after some recovery that will translate into some improvement. Row 6:08.