GenS&C I - 2 day Template

[alexanderliedl]

Hi,

I’m on my second run of the GenS&C I - 2 day Template and really enjoy it! I have two questions:

1. My understanding is that one can choose an exercise that is not listed, but it is recommended to choose one that is the same kind. For “Upper Body Power” there are only pressing/pushing exercises in the recommended exercises. I was thinking about choosing a pulling exercises on my second run for Block II, maybe doing a sets of 3 explosive chinups EMOM. Would that be viable or is there a reason, why all “upper body power” movements are pressing exercises? Would you change something else since the pressing volume would go down and the pulling volume would go up?

2. When submitting a formcheck one of the questions is to choose the submitted exercise (Squat, Bench, Press, Deadlift). Is it ok to submit a formcheck for power cleans? I’m doing them as the recommended exercise for “Lower Body Power”, but they feel quite rusty since the starting strength linear progression days years ago

Thanks a lot!

Alex

[Jordan_Feigenbaum]

Howdy!

It’s reasonable to ask, “why are all the power options pushes and no pulls?” I don’t have a great answer for that other than it’s my personal preference. I could confabulate an answer about sporting demands, our audience favoring the bench press, etc., but it’s mostly just vibes. I don’t see an issue with doing a pull exercise for power development if you want. I generally like picking low skill, low eccentric load movements to make sure people can push hard. I have concerns that your BW’s eccentric load on fast chin ups or pull ups could be a little much eccentrically. You also may be too heavy to move quickly (assisted chin?), plus the grip concerns….idk man. I’d probably favor a chest supported row if I were to do something like this.

You can submit a form check for whatever you like The free service is a one time use to get people over the hump, though we do offer unlimited form checks with our coaching

-Jordan