So yesterday I've finished my HFT phase #1. Basically, that program had me do 100 pushups and 50 pullups per day. Each sunday, I did what I call "max days", so those 150 reps were done in one session. Yesterday, I figured out a way to do those pullups more easily by adding a plyometric element. Instead of doing the excentric movement in a slow, totally controlled fashion all the way down, you release tension just before your elbows are completely straight. Gravity will pull you down rapidly, thus stretching all participating muscles. As in all plyometric exercise, you then take advantage of your CNS's response - which is a reflex to contract those stretched muscles - to add more force to the concentric movement. Anyhow, since it's Monday and I had my last max day yesterday, it's time to move on. My new program will have me do the following each and every day: 1) 50 neutral-grip pull ups: Those will strengthen my arms and lat, supporting my grappling 2) 50 pis...