It’s definitely in the stretched position but it won’t work on every exercise. If you can’t achieve a stretch then try a different method. I can’t get a stretch on reverse cable fly but the 6-8-10 drop set sure does the trick.
I simply switched the exercises to a very close version of the original that allows for the stretch. I get a much better stretch and feel from Meadows’ stretcher rows than pullovers and unilateral sldl’s with a kettlebell murder the everliving shit out of my hamstrings. Haven’t found a good curl variation for it though.
okay, i got it. Still stuck on pull ups with 25kg on hard set btw, any tips ?
What do you mean by stuck? You can’t get the prescribed reps? Which technique are you using (mTor, rest/pause or drop sets)?
I would deload a bit and try a different grip or something like that. I myself am in the middle of deloading most movements and focusing more on executing the movement with the target muscles despite being forced to use a lot less weight. I’ll go back up eventually while still focusing on working the right muscles.
I always do the same reps since a month ( even before the best damn workout ).
I use the rest/pause on it like all my heavy exercises.
I already tryed to Deload, But when I did, It seemed as hard as before é_é, I have good feelings on my lats and worked a lot on the execution because my arms was doing the job. Now I can feel my lats but I can’t add more reps
So both deload and try a different grip for a change?
The trouble with pull ups is that if you’re trying to add muscle then you might not see improvement. You get heavier but you can’t do more reps. You make progress but can’t tell b/c you’re only counting reps and your extra 25kg load.
I used to be able to do 4x10 with bodyweight. Now I’m doing 6, 6, 6 mTor with bodyweight. That’s the difference between pull ups at 220lbs vs 235lbs.
I’ve been counting to 5 on the eccentric and completely relaxing at the bottom for 2 seconds to really stretch. The first movement on the way back up is depressing the shoulder blades (pulling them down). For now that 6th rep is tough.
That is not correct though. You want to reach the stretched position WHIKLE HAVING THE TARGET MUSCLE CONTRACTED … it is loaded stretched, or tensed stretching, not relaxed stretching.
I wouldn’t call it relaxing but I’m letting my shoulder blades elevate. Should I stop before they start to move?
Thanks, that was what I wanted to hear ![]()
Any info on the release of the program on long term ?
Nope, that would be up to the editors
Progress in this program, i think it would be optimal example for romanian deadlift
if you star on week 1 with 140 kg and get 6+2+1, week 2 150 kg 5-6+2+1 week 3 160 kg 4-5+2+1
Then deaload for week and start again mayby from 150 kg and progress up to 170 kg if you feel you are up to it. In reality it can be as little as 142.5 kg… It really depends how low you have trained and how close to your personal limits you are.