Friday 05.10.13

Weighted Pull-ups
5-3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1


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Coach's Notes. 
You can treat this as a work capacity effort or ease into it and go for a 1RM.  Either way, try to increase the weight each round.  Experiment with different grips: alternate, chin (palm facing in), or the usual overhand.

This WOD leaves plenty of time to do skill work, either at the end or in between sets.  Pick a goat or anything that doesn't use the same upper body pull motion.  Handstand practice, max height box jumps, L-sits, pistols...  Try something new.

Honestly, the Bubble is limited on options once you get past 50lb DBs.  If you have a weight belt with chains or webbing for hanging plates, bring them in and share.  Or (get your pitchforks) head over to Gruber for this one.  It's good to see a Hammer strength machine and an elliptical every now and then anyway.  Keeps you grounded.


Training Resources.
  • Mastering Weighted Pullups - article from Tactical Athlete, very thorough tips on performing strict pullups with a load.
  • "Weighted Pullup Variations" - HQ video with a bunch of ways to get 'em done.  Creativity is key.
  • "WOD Demo - Weighted PU 3-3-3-3-3" - courtesy of CF HQ, also shows a variety of ways to get it done.
  • "The Weight" - classic jam from a creatively named band: The Band.  Going way back to 1968 on the ol' Retro Jukebox.  I think they played this one at Mark's junior Prom.  Take a load off, Fanny.  It's been a grueling week, something relaxing to send you off into the weekend.