Sunday 7 July 2013

Week A1-A3 review

I introduced Fatigue Cycling with signs of success; increased work-rate; efficiency in training. Obviously the greatest benefits can only be reaped with continual use, which I am not doing, because I needed a slightly more flexible program, due to a change in my schedule. To fit in the required work, I can now use multiple 5-15min sessions throughout the day, rather than committing to a single session. In light of this last condition, I also felt it necessary to step up from 5 days of training to 6 days. Do note that I have kept the same lifts, and that varying reps, sets, frequency, rest or load is a legitimately successful way to train.

Snatch times have been gradually improving. I can now consistently achieve 8/8 snatches with the 24kg in 50sec without any undue strain on my elbows or grip. As a result the 24kg feels lighter than it did a few weeks ago.

The pulse pull-ups have also showed promise, and are evolving into an isometric component of my training, and hopefully rehab for my elbows. I will post a lengthy segment on isometric training in the coming weeks, with a review of my progress also.

Alexander Zass – The Amazing Samson
One of the earliest proponents of isometric training developed amazing strength, obviously.

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