I resisted the 10k challenge over January because I was focused on clean and press. But as my back was playing up, I didn’t want to do too many one sided workouts. Two hand swings always help my back. So the 10k challenge gave my workouts some focus.
I’ve completed more than I thought I would this week. I set myself 400 swings per day for 6 days and then an extra 100. In fact I’ve been managing 500 and 600 swings fairly easily and have completed 3000 this week in all. I’ve added variety as my back got stronger e.g. one arm, hand to hand and a few snatches. Now I have to decide whether to increase the number of swings or increase the weight. Going for 1,000 swings is tempting-particularly as a certain trainer was a little dismissive the last time I raised it. However I am working on improving my strength and stamina with 16kg. Hmmm
Well I could do both, working on more swings next week and then increasing the weight but doing fewer swings towards the end of the challenge. 1,000 swings in one session by Friday is my next goal.
The pull ups are improving to. I ‘ve been working on short sets of negative pull ups over the past three weeks and I’ve seen gradual improvement. This week I tried from the floor and could lift my self to chin level- my first chin-up! Only once but it’s encouraging. The gym is harder because I have to jump just to hold onto the bar let alone pull myself up. But I’m determined that I’m going to go in one day and do a set of five. Watch this space…
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