Tools used
- create_week
- create_workout
- add_exercise
- update_workout
- create_note
- remember
Procedure
Procedure
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Initial Assessment: verify the user currently performs between 0 and 5 unassisted pull-ups. If they exceed 5, suggest a more advanced volume program instead.
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Phase 1 (Weeks 1-3): Foundation Building
- Create a 3-day per week schedule (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri) using
create_week. - In each session, use
add_exerciseto include:- Inverted Bodyweight Rows: 3 sets of 8–12 reps.
- Dead Hangs: 3 sets for 20–40 seconds.
- Scapular Pull-ups: 3 sets of 10 reps.
- Progression Note: Use
create_noteto instruct the user to lower the bar height each week for rows and increase hang time by 5 seconds.
- Create a 3-day per week schedule (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri) using
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Phase 2 (Weeks 4-6): Transition to Vertical
- Transition the primary focus to eccentric (lowering) movements.
- Update the 3-day schedule with:
- Negative Pull-ups: 4 sets of 3–5 reps (start at 5s descent, progress to 8s+).
- Elevated Feet Inverted Rows: 3 sets of 6–8 reps.
- Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows: 3 sets of 10 reps.
- Log coaching cues using
create_note: "Imagine trying to bend the bar" and "Pull ribcage to bar, not chin."
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Phase 3 (Weeks 7-8): Peak and Test
- Week 7 (Intensity):
- Negative Pull-ups: 3 sets of 2–3 reps (10-second max effort descents).
- Isometric Holds: 2 sets (chin above bar for max duration).
- Week 8 (Deload & Test):
- Days 1-3: Reduce total sets/volume by 50%. Use light rows and 10s hangs. Do not train to failure.
- Day 5: Test Day. Instruct the user to perform a warm-up and then attempt maximum unassisted pull-ups.
- Week 7 (Intensity):
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Recovery and Form Integration
- Use
rememberto store total sets performed and successful hold times to ensure progressive overload in subsequent weeks. - Provide form reminders for each workout session:
- Grip: External rotation to engage lats.
- Core: Maintain a "hollow body" position to prevent swinging.
- The Start: "Chest to the ceiling" to ensure scapular initiation.
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