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GVT and Chin ups

  • 29-10-2014 12:00am
    #1
    Nate--IRL--
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    Embarking on GVT, 2nd week in and still getting a feel for things. The only problem I've had so far is the 10x10 chinups. They're really, really, kicking my butt. I can barely do 3X10 and then is 4 or 5 for the rest of the sets. Added to that I can't seem twist my hands to grab the bar comfortably and I feel this is limiting ROM.

    Is there anything to be said for switching to using shoulder width pull ups, (Still won't be able for 10X10) or even cable pull-downs, or is said program gospel? Would like to hear anybodies experiences with it. Loving the rest of it bar this particular exercise.

    Nate


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  • #2
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,658 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    If you can't do chins, then I wouldn't try and switch to pull-ups.
    Try band assisted chins and see if you can get 10x10, if you can then next time use a smaller band. Better than switching to lat pull-downs imo.

    I'm not sure what you mean about gripping the bar? As in you struggle to grip the bar with palms facing you


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    If supination is a problem, neutral will be better. Overhand pull ups will be substantially harder.

    When I did GVT I start on 10x5 chins and added a rep work week.

    Not really doing the program, but found it worked well.


  • #4
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    Much obliged gents. Useful info.

    Nate


  • #5
    Nate--IRL--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭Nate--IRL--


    To think I thought Pull ups were going to be the hardest part of GVT..... how naive. Just finished the first 6 week Phase. Really want give the guy who invented this torture a swift kick in the balls, but my leg would probably fall off. Squats were pure hell, last set nearly had me in tears.

    On to the next phase....

    Nate


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