I feel this, I went from 6 pullups to 14, but by the end I was so tired because my progress was slowing down so much to the point where it was taking me a month just to add 1 rep, add that to the already big problem of my CNS being fried from working out 3-4 times a week extremely heavily (10 sets of pullups each session.)
I had something like this. I've almost never been able to break a plateau of 8 reps per set unless I do them really fast. Presently I do 3x6 or 6x4, but I make sure each rep is done with good form and solid concentric and eccentric. My reps may be lower, but the set actually takes more time and I don't have to "throw" myself up at the bar, I can move up and down for those 4-6 reps in a very controlled fashion.
Why are you doing 10 sets. That is way too much volume for a single exercise. Unless your doing only 3-5 reps of heavy set then you are just going to cause yourself issues with your joints and not give your muscles and tendons time to recover.
@blairparkinson8118 I built up to it gradually starting from 3 sets per session, and yes I was only doing 5-6 reps by the end, I did this because I was following a program and as I said I had a lot of success with it in the beginning. But by the end the workload was getting too much and I was lacking in recovery (food & proper sleep) so it was unsustainable.
Working together with others is probably a game changer because they can give you feedback on the spot, during the movement, which might actually hone your bodily awareness (before you didn't notice that your right elbow bent a bit more, now that it has been corrected on the spot you learn to notice it).
So basically if workouts were Dark Souls, technical proficiency is the "git gud" period before you can surpass the level boss of more reps or harder progression. :D
Micro workouts are super effective for making progress. I see a lot of crossfit people burn out constantly and never make any progress because they are too intense.
I’ve always been averse to filming myself even though most of my workouts are done at home. Did it for a few movements and now I’m wondering why i didn’t do it sooner. Not going to do this for my gym sessions, but at least there I can get a firm check from one of the personal trainers
If you keep practicing you can do 2sets of 25 in five minutes 😁 keep practicing the pushups don't get easier you get stronger!!!!!keep practicing!!!! My imaginary friend has been practicing for years now and we have gotten really good at them 🙄
Time and tension, homie! And muscular proficiency. Great advice.
I really needed to hear this. Thanks Matt!!
Great guide, and even greater reminder. Thanks.
Preach brother
I feel this, I went from 6 pullups to 14, but by the end I was so tired because my progress was slowing down so much to the point where it was taking me a month just to add 1 rep, add that to the already big problem of my CNS being fried from working out 3-4 times a week extremely heavily (10 sets of pullups each session.)
I had something like this. I've almost never been able to break a plateau of 8 reps per set unless I do them really fast. Presently I do 3x6 or 6x4, but I make sure each rep is done with good form and solid concentric and eccentric. My reps may be lower, but the set actually takes more time and I don't have to "throw" myself up at the bar, I can move up and down for those 4-6 reps in a very controlled fashion.
Do less volume and more weight bro
@@gingobingo1567 yeah gotta find a balance.
Why are you doing 10 sets. That is way too much volume for a single exercise. Unless your doing only 3-5 reps of heavy set then you are just going to cause yourself issues with your joints and not give your muscles and tendons time to recover.
@blairparkinson8118 I built up to it gradually starting from 3 sets per session, and yes I was only doing 5-6 reps by the end, I did this because I was following a program and as I said I had a lot of success with it in the beginning. But by the end the workload was getting too much and I was lacking in recovery (food & proper sleep) so it was unsustainable.
Working together with others is probably a game changer because they can give you feedback on the spot, during the movement, which might actually hone your bodily awareness (before you didn't notice that your right elbow bent a bit more, now that it has been corrected on the spot you learn to notice it).
Thanks!
Thank you
So basically if workouts were Dark Souls, technical proficiency is the "git gud" period before you can surpass the level boss of more reps or harder progression. :D
Its basically about technique more than anything and tension
Micro workouts are super effective for making progress. I see a lot of crossfit people burn out constantly and never make any progress because they are too intense.
I burned out, even tho i didn’t compete
I’ve always been averse to filming myself even though most of my workouts are done at home. Did it for a few movements and now I’m wondering why i didn’t do it sooner. Not going to do this for my gym sessions, but at least there I can get a firm check from one of the personal trainers
It's more about 5minutes!! Practice your pushups until you can do 25 in 5 minutes
Keep practicing until you can do a complete set of 25 keep practicing!!!!
If you keep practicing you can do 2sets of 25 in five minutes 😁 keep practicing the pushups don't get easier you get stronger!!!!!keep practicing!!!! My imaginary friend has been practicing for years now and we have gotten really good at them 🙄