Ben Nagy Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi guys, I've just started a push/pull/leg/push/pull training regimen and I find it interesting so far,although I have some questions. 1) First of all Straight Arm Strength. I tried to group exercises based on their motion e.g. I put HS, press to HS and planche practise to push days and front-back lever to pull days(idk why, it just seemed logical), but I'm a bit confused since even on push days the biceps are under a great amount of tension -especially during planche. It is followed by pull day where obviously the biceps are working hard. This way they cannot recover properly(?) So, my question is, should I stop doing straight arm exercises (which sounds dumb) or the body can handle this amount of stress. Or what the heck should I do? 2) I also put core on pull days, since they are mainly doing a pulling motion but I find exercising my core only two days a week not enough. So do you think that I can do it maybe three times? Or again what should I do? Thanks in advance for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Taube Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi Ben, If you're working towards elements such as planche and front lever if reccomend to make sure that you've mastered the Foundation curriculum. This will ensure that you have a solid base and ready to work specifically on these elements. You should not stop training straight arm, it takes patience and consistency to build a solid foundation. I would reccomend to go through all the progressions from the beginning to make sure you correct weaknesses and imbalances 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Searra Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi Ben, Straight arm strength and bent arm strength do not work the biceps and brachial the same way. Working both will insure you cover all physical preparation bases (just as Pauline said), and bulletproof yourself from injury while getting those guns (big biceps). Enjoy the process. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Nagy Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thank you for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanya Hill Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Always welcome Ben, reach out anytime you have a question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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