Survival of the Fittest Challenge #2 | Isometric/Eccentric Chin-Up

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The Challenge was tough for me today. I had serious DOMS in my forearms and biceps from rows and chin ups a few days prior. Plus I had blood taken yesterday, which left my arm very bruised and sore. Excuses over - I still managed a decent Iso-hold; just a shame about the Eccentric portion :( boo!

Better luck with next week's challenge - Max reps of back squat with your body weight on the bar. See the full schedule at http://blogs.experiencelifemag.com/survival-of-the-fittest/2012/01/survival-o...

HAVE FUN!!! :D

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• eccentric
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• Upper Body strength
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[zazenzach]

you do realize this does absolutely nothing except build up lactic acid in your muscles right?

in order to gain muscle, it needs to be overloaded and tare (and when it repairs itself it will be bigger).

[Kitty8Tim]

@zazenzach You do realise that this is a FUN challenge?? I think I have enough muscle anyways ;) Besides fitness goals differ from person to person. Some want to get leaner, some want hypertrophy (of what you speak) and others want to be stronger at certain things, build endurance and take part in physical challenges.I don't see why you even left this comment, when it is clear from the title and the blurb, that this is a challenge/competition!

[nasaguy]

@Kitty8Tim - well, some people (usually guys, LOL) just feel the need to show off how much they know :P. Good job Kitty! You should give it a another try, try to improve!

[Kitty8Tim]

@nasaguy Thanks :) I think I will try again, but after I do Bret's "The Sexy Challenge" on Friday. Need to save my grip for all the RDLs ;) Cheers

[rangerdanger222]

I wouldn't make a habit of this as it is extremely hard on the elbow joint (ask a rock climber). Like your videos. Like your accent. Like your body.

[gelfling12345]

Awesome work, your form was waaaaaay better than mine! LOL

[poiquilotermo]

Keep the good work!

[poiquilotermo]

@Kitty8Tim Well It's good if you know and you share, but if you don't know....xD. An explanation to the lactic acid comment. To look strong is good, but to be strong is more important (if both better of course). You improve the lactic acid secretion, liver transport and glucose conversion, as well as oxigene obtention from tisular reserves. Anaerobic is not only until 1 second but until 3 minutes aproximately (wonder then why there are very good athletes in athletism, boxing...etc)

[lovejazzy805]

very nice there..

[zahm76]

I recently started to include "negatives" in my weight training and concentrate on the eccentric part. An effective workout is very short in time and reps. It really taxes your muscles in a new way. Put together a workout and post it for us.