Mini Erin

Workout 27 June 2009:

Mini "Erin"

Five rounds for time of:
25lb dumbbell split clean, 15 reps
10 chin-ups

Results: 16'40
Previous best: 18'01, 15 ring pull-ups per round (2 Nov 08)

The full version "Erin" involves 40lb dumbbells and 21 pull-ups. My right shoulder is temporarily misbehaving, so I scaled back this workout a bit. Today's time is comparable to my last attempt given the differences in type and number of pull-ups. Next time, I'll up the weight of the dumbbells and go for the standard 21 pull-ups per round.

Never heard of a dumbbell split clean? Check out this video. A couple of key points. First, alternate which leg goes forward each rep. Don't keep doing it one way only because it feels easier. Next, just like a standard barbell clean, do not reverse curl the dumbbells into the rack position. At the top of the pull, shrug hard and pull your whole body under the dumbbells.

Mark Rippetoe Quote of the Day:
"There is never an absolute answer to everything, except of course that you have to do your squats."