Sabine Brinkmann

Training over 50, knitting, and cats

[Sabine Brinkmann @Sabine_BC]

Pull-up tutorial for beginners!

I talk about the three major progression steps in the video.

Practice with patience & consistency. Master a level before moving on. It takes time, and that’s ok!

Start small, too small to fail, but just start!

[Sabine Brinkmann @Sabine_BC]

@gym_manic lovely to see you too!

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@MoparMike6T8 the transition to doing less is challenging, not gonna lie

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In January, I switched my training schedule from my previous routine (5x/week) to two ~ 30 min sets per week. I cranked up the intensity per set and dropped the volume accordingly (with one exception).

I noticed the following:

- I have been getting stronger with less time spent training

- As a consequence of my new schedule, I get plenty of recovery. I thought I had recovered enough before but this showed me I had not.

- I get better sleep (less stress) which is a big win for a 53-year old woman (yes, I am circadian rhythm aligned AF already)

- Pull-ups are the exception: I need volume; intensity doesn’t yield results for me personally (note before replying “yes but…” this is my personal experience). It is the only movement where I stick with EMOM, ladders, etc.

All of these benefits feed into each other.

At first, the new schedule felt weird. But more recovery and, as a result, stronger sessions are hard to argue with. Additional benefit, I have space now for two swim sessions/week.

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@fitat45plus 😂

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@seizuresalad amazing! 🤩

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@MetasFaridP I didn't know what to do with myself when I shifted to 2 x per week. So weird hahaha...

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@HahnTech Thanks for sharing! Holy shit that looks intense. I was just thinking if I were to implement that in the pool, I'd drown hahahahaha

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@MetasFaridP huge part of it.

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@haruhigymfit that's great!

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@Whiskeytagofox thanks my friend ❤️

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@JimboFeenstra maybe soon :)

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@2damoonandbak thanks :)

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@2damoonandbak yup, I've always preached it but apparently I needed to go in way harder on the recovery front

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@HahnTech Now I need to look up tonight what that is

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@dissident42069 on it!

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@fitat45plus It seems to be a thing. I've tested it for pull-ups repeatedly. Intensity, one set to failure, none of these work for me. I consistently lose reps. But grease the groove, EMOM, ladders, pyramids, work like a charm. Also adding a little bit of weight.

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@Pearlinato65536 correct 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

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@Olafdererste Eva? Klasse Bild!

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@rorynotsorry hahahahaha! me too