Monday, July 13, 2009

Pullup Progression

From CrossfitOakland


The Progression:

1. Lock off and hold at top of pull-up (chin over bar) for 10-20 seconds.

2-3 sets of 3-5 reps (rest ~2 minutes between sets)

2. Lock off at the top of the pull-up and then at various points along the descent.

2-3 sets of 3-5 reps (rest ~2 minutes between sets)

3. Lock off at the top of the pull-up and then perform a slow, controlled negative.

2-3 sets of 3-5 reps (rest ~2 minutes between sets)

4. Work band-assisted pull-ups, starting from a complete dead hang for each rep (no bounce at the bottom between reps).

2-3 sets of 3-5 reps (rest ~2 minutes between sets)


Do this progression two times a week and be smart about your pull-up volume in workouts.


So...are there other strength- or skill-related progressions you're interested in? If so, post them to comments.


Tomorrow's WOD

"Cindy"
Max rounds in 20 minutes:
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

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