The best way I've learned to train for pull-ups is a technique called "Grease the Groove", by Pavel. The technique is not to work to failure but using low sets (1 to 5 pull-ups) and as many times as possible during the day. As I mentioned on an earlier Blog, I had my guys at work set up a 10 foot pull-up bar, between Bay 1 & 2. So heres how I grease the groove efficiently at work. Everytime I enter a Bay, I do my pre-determined pull-ups set, everytime I leave the Bay, I do the pull-up set again. I started that a week ago and quickly began to wonder just how many pull-ups were going down in a day at work. So I decided to chart them. Monday through Thursday light days and Friday heavy day.
4-23-09 Thursday 23 Pull-Ups
4-24-09 Friday 70 Pull-Ups Heavy Day
Weekend Off
If I can stay focused on the GTG approach. I will either completely avoid Bays 1 & 2 or get totally ripped on my pull-ups. I prefer the later. My 15 Pull-Ups in June is coming down !
On a lighter note, some of the guys at work are starting to do random pull-ups between the bays. Setting a good example for others, without even saying a word.
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