Last year I did this strange pull up challenge. I hit 100lbs and added a rep for every day of the month.
I broke up the sets however I needed to but mostly I was hitting singles.
Half way through the month my elbows were in full revolt so I went to every other day. Then my belt broke. I was able to get it rigged and then hit a PR the last day.
This year, I’m going to try something different.
In honor of the Fallen Irish, I’m going to run the Buckeye Bench program. But instead of bench press, I’m going going for weighted chins.
Today was my second workout.
Here’s how it went:
1/23/25
Bodyweight 190ish
Chins: 50×8, 72.5×6, 82.5×4, 95×3, 105×2, 120×2 (bonus rep), 135×1 (bonus), 82.5×4
As you can see, it’s only workout #2 and I’ve already gone off script. haha.
Was only supposed to hit 120×1 and then back down to 82.5×4 but the 120 felt good so I hit it for a double. I think this is the most I’ve done x 2 before. I then decided to get in another heavy single and hit 135.
Programing weighted pull ups are difficult because bodyweight is a factor and I’ve found trying to use percentages of maxes just doesn’t work either way you go about it. So, I modified the Buckeye to what I feel is a good starting point and I’ll add 2.5 to 5lbs here and there.
I like the Buckeye set up. Allows me to hit a heavy single (which I love) but also gives me enough volume and intensity at variable ranges.
Pyramiding like this also seems to work well for pull ups as fatigue tends to be an issue with multiple sets and higher reps.
I tend to program hop.
Will see if I can stick with it.
Peace.
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