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Fenrir · 07-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Sounds good. I'll just have to try them all, see what works.

Chin-ups were original idea, just need the set-up first.

PowerBuilder · 07-03-2010, 05:36 PM

Yeah. I hear you need something to hold onto when you do chin up's....a bit like you need power to keep the computer chuggin' along

Fenrir · 07-03-2010, 05:42 PM

Im curious, why do you recommend alternating deadlifts?

PowerBuilder · 11-03-2010, 08:13 PM

Hmm interesting questions. It's been quite long since i've done serious deadlifts, about 4 months now.

Do you mean for specific back work after deads, or generally exercise selection? The dl is pretty taxing. Probably one of the most taxing lifts you could do (if doing it right). What have you normally done in the past?

PowerBuilder · 17-03-2010, 09:36 PM

how's things going champ?!

Fenrir · 19-03-2010, 06:58 PM

Sorry for the delayed response. I am investing in a chin-up bar so will alternate deadlifts and pull/chin-ups.

In the past I've never tried deadlifting, just clean pulls and snatch pulls when I was competing. Before those days I didnt understand the benefits associated with such lifts. If only we knew then what we know now.

PowerBuilder · 19-03-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenrir

Sorry for the delayed response. I am investing in a chin-up bar so will alternate deadlifts and pull/chin-ups.

In the past I've never tried deadlifting, just clean pulls and snatch pulls when I was competing. Before those days I didnt understand the benefits associated with such lifts. If only we knew then what we know now.

oh i see. lately i've learned some new cool exercises, such as clean/snatch deadlifts, 1&2 pull snatch/cleans. I'm lookin' forward to see what you do!!

Do you prefer chin up's or pull up's ?

Fenrir · 22-03-2010, 04:04 AM

I like doing wide-grip chin-ups. But in the past I've mixed it up with different variations.

One that comes to mind is to place your hands shoulder width apart with a pronated grip. Pull your chin to the bar as normal, as your body continues to move up let go and catch yourself with a supinated grip. Continually alternating between these.

Can be quite difficult but it is fun to try.

PowerBuilder · 22-03-2010, 09:48 AM

sounds fun. i don't have the setup at either gym to try them, both pull up / chin up stations are built into cable machines, which prevents that quick movement.

Fenrir · 23-03-2010, 12:09 AM

Contemplating entering a local bodybuilding competition in 2011 so I have a bigger picture to work towards.

Does anyone on this forum compete?

07-03-2010, 05:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	Yeah. I hear you need something to hold onto when you do chin up's....a bit like you need power to keep the computer chuggin' along __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

07-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Fenrir Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: QLD Gender: Posts: 147	Im curious, why do you recommend alternating deadlifts? Last edited by Fenrir; 07-03-2010 at 11:43 PM.

11-03-2010, 08:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	Hmm interesting questions. It's been quite long since i've done serious deadlifts, about 4 months now. Do you mean for specific back work after deads, or generally exercise selection? The dl is pretty taxing. Probably one of the most taxing lifts you could do (if doing it right). What have you normally done in the past? __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

17-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	how's things going champ?! __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

22-03-2010, 04:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Fenrir Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: QLD Gender: Posts: 147	I like doing wide-grip chin-ups. But in the past I've mixed it up with different variations. One that comes to mind is to place your hands shoulder width apart with a pronated grip. Pull your chin to the bar as normal, as your body continues to move up let go and catch yourself with a supinated grip. Continually alternating between these. Can be quite difficult but it is fun to try. __________________ Current: Deadlift 167.5kg/ Squat 147.5kg/ Bench 130kg (x2) October: Deadlift 200kg/ Squat 180kg/ Bench 140kg

07-03-2010, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fenrir Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: QLD Gender: Posts: 147	Sounds good. I'll just have to try them all, see what works. Chin-ups were original idea, just need the set-up first.

19-03-2010, 06:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fenrir Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: QLD Gender: Posts: 147	Sorry for the delayed response. I am investing in a chin-up bar so will alternate deadlifts and pull/chin-ups. In the past I've never tried deadlifting, just clean pulls and snatch pulls when I was competing. Before those days I didnt understand the benefits associated with such lifts. If only we knew then what we know now.

22-03-2010, 09:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	sounds fun. i don't have the setup at either gym to try them, both pull up / chin up stations are built into cable machines, which prevents that quick movement. __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

23-03-2010, 12:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
Fenrir Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: QLD Gender: Posts: 147	Contemplating entering a local bodybuilding competition in 2011 so I have a bigger picture to work towards. Does anyone on this forum compete? __________________ Current: Deadlift 167.5kg/ Squat 147.5kg/ Bench 130kg (x2) October: Deadlift 200kg/ Squat 180kg/ Bench 140kg