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Exercise Skill Documentation

This is a long-horizon study in skill acquisition, through repeated practice under consistent constraints.

Current Study: Strict Pull-ups

Frequency: 5 sessions per week
Constraints: strict form, full dead hang, no kipping

Day 7 Sat Jan 10 2026

Notes I did dead-hangs for 10-12 seconds 2-3 times before the pull, Chin reaches the bar easier.

Day 6 Fri Jan 09 2026

Notes In the attempt to pull upwards, the body compensates by pulling the legs towards the torseo instead. More restraint next time

Day 5 Wed Jan 07 2026

Notes Wider arm stance, legs crossed with an intent to keep them forward. A longer interval holding onto the bar and 2 reps done.

Day 4 Tue Jan 06 2026

Notes It’s easier to initiate the pull when the load sits in the fingers rather than the palms. Got the chin up to the bar. Tried a second pull. Hanging on the bar itself is an endurance test itself.

Day 3 Sun Jan 04 2026

Notes Cold weather, cold palms. The lesser the strain between pull-up bar and palms, the easier it is to focus on engaging the arms. Trying to keep the body straight is a mind-mody endeavour.