Varied Not Random - First Strict Pull-up
Varied Not Random - First Strict Pull-up
Product Description
BWTB’s First Strict Pull-Up program is part of the Varied Not Random series, curated by CrossFit coaching legends Pat Sherwood and Adrian Bozman. Across 20 training sessions, this cycle will help athletes master one of the pivotal functional fitness movements, potentially opening the door to more advanced movements like the Kipping Bar Pull-Up or Kipping Bar Muscle-Up. As a prerequisite, athletes should already be able to complete 5 full range of motion ring rows with their feet under the rings, and be able to hang from a bar for 5-10 seconds.
Each session of the program involves a warm-up and 2-3 functional fitness skills and drills to develop upper body pulling strength as well as core strength, the two key components of this movement. These skills and drills will consist of a mix of pull-up bar and ring work, static and dynamic movement, plus accessory work. They’ll also highlight the importance of the hollow body position as well as lat activation and development. Because the athlete’s skill is tested at the beginning of the program, their progress will be much easier to gauge as the weeks go on.
The First Strict Pull-Up Program is self-paced, meaning it can supplement a current fitness routine or become a strict focus. BTWB recommends completing 2-3 sessions per week to complete the program within a range of 6-10 weeks.
AM I READY?
Before starting this program, BTWB recommends that you’re already able to complete 5 full range of motion ring rows with your feet under the rings. In addition, you should be able to hang from a bar for 5-10 seconds. Mastering the Ring Row and Bar Hang can be critical to your safety and success in this program.
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BTWB First Strict Pull-Up Program - Varied Not Random Programs
BWTB’s First Strict Pull-Up program is part of the Varied Not Random series, curated by CrossFit coaching legends Pat Sherwood and Adrian Bozman. Across 20 training sessions, this cycle will help athletes master one of the pivotal functional fitness movements, potentially opening the door to more advanced movements like the Kipping Bar Pull-Up or Kipping Bar Muscle-Up. As a prerequisite, athletes should already be able to complete 5 full range of motion ring rows with their feet under the rings, and be able to hang from a bar for 5-10 seconds.
Each session of the program involves a warm-up and 2-3 functional fitness skills and drills to develop upper body pulling strength as well as core strength, the two key components of this movement. These skills and drills will consist of a mix of pull-up bar and ring work, static and dynamic movement, plus accessory work. They’ll also highlight the importance of the hollow body position as well as lat activation and development. Because the athlete’s skill is tested at the beginning of the program, their progress will be much easier to gauge as the weeks go on.
The First Strict Pull-Up Program is self-paced, meaning it can supplement a current fitness routine or become a strict focus. BTWB recommends completing 2-3 sessions per week to complete the program within a range of 6-10 weeks.
Am I Ready?
Before starting this program, BTWB recommends that you’re already able to complete 5 full range of motion ring rows with your feet under the rings. In addition, you should be able to hang from a bar for 5-10 seconds. Mastering the Ring Row and Bar Hang can be critical to your safety and success in this program.
FAQ
Sample Session
Warm-up
10 PVC Pass Throughs
10 Scap Pull-ups
15 Beat Swings
Skill A:
Hollow Hold : 1 x 60 secs (accumulate)
Extra Instructions
It's important you're pulling from the proper position. That means learning and strengthening the hollow position. You'll be playing around with the hollow hold many times over the course of this program. Point your toes, squeeze your glutes and quads, and tuck your rib cage down (shoulder blades off of the ground). Scale to a tuck hold as needed.
Skill B:
Banded PVC Lat Press Downs 3 x 12-15 reps
Rest as needed between sets.
Extra Instructions
You'll need strong lats in order to perform a strict pull-up, so let's strengthen them! In addition to strengthening, these lat press downs will also help you understand how to activate your lats (which isn't always obvious or easy to do). Press down fast and control on the way back up. Your elbows should remain locked out the entire time. The thicker the band, the harder these will be.
Skill C:
Toe Spot Strict Pull-ups 5 x 5 reps Rest as needed between sets.
Extra Instructions
You'll be doing various forms of strict pull-ups throughout the program. You'll start with the toe spotted versions. The box is there to provide as much assistance as you need, but challenge yourself to use as little as possible. Initiate the pull-up with your lats. Activate them the same way you were during the lat press downs from Skill B today.
Gear Specs
Specifications:
- VNR Digital eBook / Program exclusively for BTWB App
- From Pat Sherwood and Adrian Bozman
- Program Length: 20 sessions / 6-10 weeks
- Weekly Theme Videos + Demonstration Videos for all Movements
HOW IT WORKS:
What will I get?
After purchasing the First Strict Pull-Up program from Rogue, customers will be able to schedule the program into their calendar on the BTWB App. If you don’t already have the app, purchasing this program will give you 10 weeks of full access. BTWB will also provide a downloadable eBook version of the program, via e-mail, which is the customer’s to keep and revisit for all time.
BTWB Access
From the BTWB App, users can customize many aspects of the program, including the number of sessions they want to complete each week, as well as which days those sessions land on. If the entire program isn’t completed the first time through, users can jump back in at any time where they left off.
More on Beyond the Whiteboard and Varied Not Random
Fitness is a journey. With btwb, you can plan, log, and analyze your results all in one place. Keep track of PRs, workout history, find a program, track your macros, earn badges and more! The BTWB App is also the official training app of the Rogue Invitational and of 2x “Fittest Man on Earth” Justin Medeiros.
BTWB’s Varied Not Random (VNR) series provides a wide variety of programs designed to help all athletes of all levels, from beginner to advanced, work on and improve specific areas of their fitness. Each program is meticulously designed by an expert in their field, and can be customized and scheduled seamlessly into the BTWB App.
PLEASE NOTE: The programming will be accessible after purchase. An e-mail confirmation will also be sent (be sure to check Spam folder if it does not appear). This is a digital cycle and NOT a physical book.