Brage Berg Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 im currently changing my routine to spice things up a bit and i have a lot of ideas. for that reason, i also have some questions and it would be really nice if some of you experienced guys could help me out. i have noticed that in various dynamic exercises, there are positions in the exercise that i am weaker in. would it be smart to focus on these positions in a static manner?my current idea is to end a set with ha static hold in my weakest position in that specific exercise. for example: weighted pullups 3x5, ending each set by holdong 3-5 sec in the upper position tucked FL rows 3x5, ending each set by holding 3-5 sec in the upper position. and so on.. would this be clasified as overkill, or would it be profitable? i allready do 10 sets of FL, BL and planche at the start of every routine. so i doallready have alot of static traning in my routines. i also have a question about handpositioning in planche. i usually train the planche with hands facing backword due to bad mobility in wrist(wich i am currently working on). i tried with my hands facing forward on my fingers(my palms were not toutching the ground). although this position stretched my forearm to mutch, i felt it was much easier to hold the actual planche position, and i could hold a stradle planche for a couple og secs. with hands facing bacwards i can barely hold the advanced flat tucked for 8 sec. if i stretch my forearms alot and get comfertable with this position, is this considered "cheating"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Answer1: For you, it would be better to start and end your repetitions in the same position. (If you are going to end the set at the top position start and end your repetitions at the top positions instead.) Answer2: Hand position is optional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Slocum Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 1. I couldn't say whether training statics will be super helpful or not. My guess would be no, but there shouldn't be much harm in trying. 2. Hand backwards planche is a more advanced variation and should only be trained once you've completed more elbow preparation. It is much more brachialis intensive. 3. I would strongly suggest that you look into getting the Foundation program for help with programming. It will help ensure that you have performed all the necessary joint preparation and mobility work required for pursuing more advanced moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Davies Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Tucked FL rows 3x5, ending each set by holding 3-5 sec in the upper position.I've literally never heard of such a thing. A FL is already a static position, so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I've literally never heard of such a thing. A FL is already a static position, so.....Do body weight rows while holding a, tuck, front lever. (See BtGB book. Chapter 6: Upper Body Pulling- Row variations, Difficulty Rating 2) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForzaCavaliere Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 To me it seems like it would be better to hold for 1-2 seconds per rep at the weakest parts of the motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Davies Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Do body weight rows while holding a, tuck, front lever. (See BtGB book. Chapter 6: Upper Body Pulling- Row variations, Difficulty Rating 2) OP mentioned holding the row in the top position. So it's not a simple front lever row, it's some strange new hold I've never heard of before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Li Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 OP mentioned holding the row in the top position. So it's not a simple front lever row, it's some strange new hold I've never heard of before.He means holding the bent arm FL which is at the top ROM of the FL row. It's nothing strange or new, I do that too sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brage Berg Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 thank you guys for answering. He means holding the bent arm FL which is at the top ROM of the FL row. It's nothing strange or new, I do that too sometimes.that was what i meant. sorry if it was not as clearly statet as the statement above. as you might have noticed, english is not my native language, so its not always easy to express everything the way you want. anywhays, i think i will try it for a cycle, see the results, and then decide wether or not its worth the extra pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Davies Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 He means holding the bent arm FL which is at the top ROM of the FL row. It's nothing strange or new, I do that too sometimes.How's it compare to a FL or a flex hang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Li Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 How's it compare to a FL or a flex hang?A bent arm FL with approximately 90 degree angle at the elbows is similar in difficulty to the straight arm FL and obviously much much harder than a flex hang. A bent arm FL/victorian where the hands are leveled with the hips is much harder than the FL. Did you mistake FL rows for FL pulls? FL rows can also be called FL pull-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Davies Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 A bent arm FL with approximately 90 degree angle at the elbows is similar in difficulty to the straight arm FL and obviously much much harder than a flex hang. A bent arm FL/victorian where the hands are leveled with the hips is much harder than the FL. Did you mistake FL rows for FL pulls? FL rows can also be called FL pull-ups.Nono I knew what OP was getting at. I thought GoldenEagle was confused.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenEagle Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nono I knew what OP was getting at. I thought GoldenEagle was confused....I don't post anything, if I have nothing to add or if I am confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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