Pullup Test Strategies
8-Week Pullup Specialization Programs • 30m
Watch as BJ takes you through a LIVE 5-3-1-1-1-AMRAP pullup max out!
Other topics covered include:
- Proper pre-set mindset and setup
- Floor bar pullup drills for recovery, warmups & between sets
- Test strategy for trainees who can do 3 pullups or less
- And much more!
Build your own test strategy based on these tips and post below for a coach's review!
Here's what BJ is doing in Week 9:
Monday
Set 1- 5 reps with 10-pound med ball and mini-band
Set 2- 3 reps with 30-pound med ball
Set 3- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 4- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 5- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 6- AMRAP with Bodyweight
Tuesday: OFF- Recovery Drills
Wednesday
Set 1- 5 reps with 10-pound med ball and mini-band
Set 2- 3 reps with 30-pound med ball
Set 3- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 4- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 5- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 6- AMRAP with Bodyweight
Thursday: OFF- Recovery Drills
Friday
Set 1- 5 reps with 10-pound med ball and mini-band
Set 2- 3 reps with 30-pound med ball
Set 3- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 4- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 5- 1 power rep with 45-pound plate (explode up, hold briefly, down slow)
Set 6- AMRAP with Bodyweight
Set 7- Super Slow NEGATIVE with 90lbs added (TWO 45-pound plates)
NOTE- Full 5-minute rest between all sets!
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