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Last monday me and a friend did 1000 Pull-Ups as a fun challenge. Everything worked out fine and we finished all the reps with proper form. However a few days later one of my vains in the left arm does hurt a bit when doing Pull-Ups again. It also feels a bit deaf when touching it. Do you know what this could be, i really feel fine all the time, i am just a bit worried that it is smthing lasting for longer.

Greasing the groove is a highly effective training method that I’ve added to my routine, leading to faster results! GTG involves doing sets at 70-80% effort throughout the day, allowing long rest periods between sets to increase volume and avoid CNS (Central Nervous System) fatigue Benefits: 1. More recovery time = longer holds & easier reps 2. Can be done at home on weekends or during the week if you work from home or lack motivation to hit the gym 3. Increased volume: more sets throughout the day compared to a single 1-2 hour workout 4. On rest days, light progressions and stretching are great for active recovery 5. GTG can be a way to break up longer 1-2 hour training sessions Risk (How to GTG safely): 1. Light progressions are safe and require minimal warm-up 2. Heavier progressions require a full warm-up before the first set, and a light warm-up for later sets 3. Front lever and handstand are ideal for GTG, as they’re less straining/injury-prone than exercises like planche and hefesto, allowing for increased volume 4. If recovering from injury, you can use lighter progressions (60-70%) to activate the necessary muscles for the next day’s heavier non-GTG session. If you feel slight pain, drop the ego and reduce intensity. For severe pain, stop training, rest, and focus on rehab exercises and light progressions to gradually build the strength back in the muscle or tendon My Approach: 1. I wouldn't recommend GTG 24/7 as your body also needs longer periods of rest time to recover 2. I do a Planche / Front split where I choose to GTG for front lever 1-2 times a week, whereas I don't attempt heavy GTG progressions for planche as I've been injured in the past and have to be careful to not re-aggrivate my forearms from my forearm splints due to having mistakingly overtrained 16 months ago 3. I find planche works better in a 2-hour session since my tendons get more recovery time after my workout. Progress might be slower than with GTG, but it’s a safer approach for me, especially considering my forearm splints 4. I GTG with handstand holds on rest days and during deloads as they are minimally fatiguing

Maybe nothing for most of you, but for me it’s a lot 😅 it took me some time to have the courage to kick up to the wall, but I can hold it now for some secs already. Chest to wall is still difficult, but I am a bit proud that I slowly come closer. Let’s see where I will stay (on hands 😂) in some weeks!

When I'm already warmed up I still feel pain in my wrists. Any advices?