The Pullup Encyclopedia - Revised
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Really great info here.0
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thanks for the info. i hope to do at least one chin up by the summer.0
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Monstah bump!0
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Noting this for my spell at the gym later!0
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What do you recommend as a good way to start for those of us who can't even do one pullup or chinup?0
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Thanks for the info I'm doing eccentric training on pullups at the moment (training the down motion) with a neutral grip (palms in). Switching to band in a couple of weeks, and then hopefully dead hang0
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What do you recommend as a good way to start for those of us who can't even do one pullup or chinup?
Try this link http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/04/25/do-a-pull-up/0 -
Thanks Joe
When doing the negative pullups / chinups - how many do you recommend in one session?
I am doing four sets of 5-8 chin-ups with resistance bands to assist, then a final set of 5 x negatives. I'm pretty shot after that, but seeing slow strength increases. Can actually pull a chin-up (x1) without assistance now. About 24lbs overweight.0 -
3. Do alot of short rep sets, like 10-2's or even 15-2's.
When you get strong enough to get to 5-10 reps, add weight onto a weight belt and continue the 10-2's, etc. You WILL get stronger at them.
I like that one. did that when i couldn't do pull ups, never thought of doing it with my weighted vest... duh lol
What you shouldn't do when doing pullups:
- Assistance Pullup Machine: I know there will be alot of controversy regarding the assistance pullup machine, but I don't recommend using it. I fully UNDERSTAND that some people have used it and got stronger from it but again I don't like it and don't recommend it.
Use resistance bands and use the REAL pullup bar. Go with chinups if you have to.
i'm doing p90x and i do the pull up sets to failure, then i step into this 'bungee pull up assist' device that straps onto my pull up bar to do a few more after failure. I guess thats breaking at least two rules lol.
whats your thoughts on that?
- Locking your elbows and going to a dead hang for every rep. This is NOT the correct way. The ONLY time you should be at a dead hang is when you start. You should keep your lats engaged throughout the entire exercise. When you drop your shoulders to a dead hang, you are disengaging your lats.
i don't like this one lol. I've always been big on doing the full range of motion but totally recognize that it takes stress off the muscle in moves like this and curls. Up until now, i've always thought it more important to go full range then keep stress on the muscle but you've got me second guessing myself now.
And you always recommend a false grip for pullups?0 -
What do you recommend as a good way to start for those of us who can't even do one pullup or chinup?
Try this link http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/04/25/do-a-pull-up/
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Can someone please explain how exactly you use resitsance bands with the pullup bar? I'm just not picturing how you would attach them, etc. It sounds like it would really be hepful if I can figure it out since I'm in the "can't do one pullup yet" camp!0
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Can someone please explain how exactly you use resitsance bands with the pullup bar? I'm just not picturing how you would attach them, etc. It sounds like it would really be hepful if I can figure it out since I'm in the "can't do one pullup yet" camp!
there is probably some clip you could buy but it seems like you should be able to just through the cord over the bar and grab the handles. as long as you don't let go you should be fine0 -
Can someone please explain how exactly you use resitsance bands with the pullup bar? I'm just not picturing how you would attach them, etc. It sounds like it would really be hepful if I can figure it out since I'm in the "can't do one pullup yet" camp!
there is probably some clip you could buy but it seems like you should be able to just through the cord over the bar and grab the handles. as long as you don't let go you should be fine
You put a nylon webbing handle on each end of the resistance band, thread the webbing loops on each end of the pullup bar and then place one knee in the resistance band like a cradle. This takes some of your bodyweight off and you are able to perform assisted pullups that way.0 -
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Thanks! This is just what I needed!0
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Bumping. Thanks for this too btw!0
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