I’ll admit it; I could use some more upper body strength, not to mention a tighter core (who couldn’t?). And even though I love my yoga and it has done wonders for both, lately I have been wanting to switch it up a little bit and add some more fever for the flavor.
So when Mike asked me if I wanted to start working on pull-ups with him during our park workouts, I was highly intrigued. Now, at first I wasn’t so sure how this was going to go; I’ve seen my man do his pull-ups and I knew I couldn’t hang. But once he showed me how they could be modified using techniques that our friend and NYC-based personal trainer Al Kavadlo uses, I was in!
I’ll let the video do the talking for most of this post, but I gotta tell ya, I am SO loving these pull-ups, way more than I thought I would. I am seeing such a difference in my arms, shoulders, and even my core. I have been combining these with my 12 Minute Workout, which I learned from Dr. John Douillard and discussed in a previous post, doing some squats and lunges in between sets, and ending with some gentle yoga. It’s truly a well rounded workout for the body, mind, and soul.
And just like many of the other workout options I have presented for you guys, it doesn’t take a lot of time or money it get it done! If you add this with the 12 Minute Workout and some yoga stretches at the end, you are done in about 30-40 minutes (depending on how many sets and how much yoga you wanna end with) and you can do it at your local park for F.R.E.E. That’s what I’m talkin about! It’s also a great way to soak in the summer sunshine and bond with your friend, spouse, or mate, since doing these pull-ups as I presented them requires a spotter. Remember, the couple that sweats together stays together….and the benefits of that play into all areas of your relationship (more on that another time)!
Are you ready to build your upper body strength and get that core solid?
Who can you enlist to be your Workout Partner In Crime?
I am SO enlisting MY Mike to do this with me. 🙂 And…I’ll try the Chasing the Rabbit even though I have bad knees…I’ll just jog instead or do jumping jacks. Maybe I’ll post a video on here to show you…:) Thanks, girl!!!! I’m excited. XOXO.
Ohhhh, a video response!!! I love it! Def get yo man involved 🙂 love you too!
Nice work, Anita! Also good to see Mike practicing those modified muscle-ups in the background. Keep training hard, you two! And thanks for the shout out!
Of course I had to give you props!! Thanks for the techniques and your amazing site! 🙂 We hope to see you soon!
Awesome AnitaGirl you are inspiring! thank you
Aww, Nakia! You always make me smile. 🙂 BTW, you coming to NYC??
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