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Apocalift Now Workout

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You never know what tomorrow will bring.Prepare yourself for whatever comes your way with the Apocalift Now Workout. We're not suggesting zombies will attack. No, it's more likely you'll encounter real threats from mother nature or shady characters on the streets. If you think your current workout is a joke, it's time to stop laughing and start really training. Perform this workout for as many rounds as possible in 30 minutes. Rest as necessary. Record the number of rounds you complete.

Workout

Pull-up

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Equipment

  • Pullup Bar

Muscle Groups

  • Back

Purposes

  • Latissimus dorsi ("Wing" muscles) strength
  • Biceps strength
Sets Reps Distance Duration
5
Tempo Intensity (% of Max) Weight Load Rest Period
Fast

Description

  • Start with your hands on the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing forward.
  • Bending your legs behind you, hang with your arms straight.
  • Keeping your chest up at all time, pull yourself up as high as you can.
  • Return slowly to the bottom position.

ProTip

  • "Pull" the weight with the latissimus dorsi muscles (the "wings")

Mistakes

  • Jutting the chin forward or up
  • Shrugging the shoulders as you pull up