alottadav wrote:Maxrip13 wrote:alottadav wrote:
Just SLIGHTLY overlooked that haha.
I just like TGU for full body strength and maintaining a good core
Do something different for your SE.
I love doing pullups, but I need to work a different movement pattern for a change.
If you use TGU alot then visit something else during your basebuilding.
Pick something that targets a weakness and watch your getup improve in the long run.
What do yall think of something like Sandbag over shoulder- clearly a lighter sandbag. 55-60# 10 reps each side is simple. I understand it would be tough later on when the reps increase- Just looking for a more FULL BODY addition
I would use that as part of a HIC session. The challenge with them is the awkward weight and them literally "crushing you" and making it hard to breath. I personally don't find it taxing muscularly it's more the oxygen debt that becomes an issue.
There is nothing wrong with giving it a go and telling us your results
I just started my unilateral base build and did my first SE day literally half an hour ago. I am using my SE as my time to focus on little areas I feel are weak and I compensate for in full body movements like the Squat and deadlift.
My exercise and why I chose them:
1 leg Deadlift
I had surgery on my left knee a few years ago. It has never quite come good since. The physio prescribed 1 leg deadlifts in a slow controlled manner(20 sec lower, 5 sec pause) I feel like it stretches and strengthens all the tight/painful areas around my knee. I am using it in my cluster to see how higher reps will effect things without the pause.
Pushups
I am ex military and no longer include these besides in my warm up. It's time to up my numbers and return to the previous high numbers I could pump out.
Lunge
I am not strong enough to do 20 pistols and Bodyweight squats are easy. I considered Bulgarians but these are easier to do without needing to raise my foot.
1 arm KB Row
I always do pullups. It is time to do some rowing.
1 leg Glute Ham Bridge
Another physio exercise. I wanted to see the results I had with these at a higher volume unloaded.
Plank
This was a spur of the moment addition. I am starting at 1 min but will build up by 30 secs ea time.
Just a static timed movement with no room for cheating.
This is how I chose my exercises for my current base build. I am not saying this is the right thing, but it is definitely something to consider.
Also something to add,
My core is absolutely fried from all the unilateral work
Include some exercises that will make you work hard, but also include some exercises that focus on weaknesses you want to work on.
Feel free to try something different. In the end it's only 5 weeks of your life and you can always do another after a short cycle of Black or Green.