Posts Tagged with "pull-up programming"
The Missing Key to Conquering Your First Pullup: Stop Focusing on Eccentrics and Do This Instead
Shots have been fired. Shots have been fired. Some people will read the title of this post and see what they want to see… “…Tony G has lost his mind. He’s telling people that doing eccentric only pull-ups to help build their actual pull-up is wrong. He also hates kittens.” Others will know better and… Read more
Struggling to Excel at Pull-ups? These Commonly Made Mistakes May Be Playing a Role.
If I want to learn more about astrophysics I listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson. If I want to learn more about how to to be jacked while rocking a bowl cut I listen to He-Man. Moreover, if I want to learn about or become a legit badass at pull-ups, my go to expert is Meghan… Read more
3 Quickie Programming Notes On the Pullup
Today I wanted to share some quickie thoughts with regards to pull-up/chin-up programming. I firmly believe possessing the ability to perform a pull-up, if not multiple pull-ups, is one of the most rewarding and worthwhile achievements to accomplish in the weight-room. Pull-ups are a fantastic way to measure and gauge relative strength; I.e., your strength… Read more
Earn Your Curls
I have a few silly rules at CORE: Always greet my clients with a smile and their first name when they walk through the door. When someone is attempting a deadlift PR (or if they’re deadlifting in general), they get to pick the music. Everyone has to wear pants on Wednesdays. Clients have to “earn”… Read more