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Saunz5
Saunz5 Posts: 165 Member
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Is there a difference?

My main question is this - How do I work my way to doing these? There is no assisted pull-up machine at my gym so I need a different way to work my way up to doing an un-assisted one and then adding more reps...First goal: doing ONE un-assisted...
What are the steps to reaching this?
Thanks! :o)

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  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    Chins ups are when palms are facing you. Pull ups are when palms are facing away from you. With chin ups you get more bicep recruitment and this makes them a little easier than pullups.

    You can use resistance bands and do band-assisted pullups in lieu of the assisted pullup machine.

    StrongLifts guy also has some various tips http://stronglifts.com/10-ways-to-get-stronger-at-pull-ups-fast/
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
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    Grips are what make them different. Chin-ups are a more narrow palms facing you grip and the easier of the 2. Pull-ups have a palm out grip. I conquered them by just practicing. If one day I only got 3, the next time I aimed for 4 and so forth. If you have someone to spot you they can help with assist if needed.
  • Nonnyette
    Nonnyette Posts: 28 Member
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    If you go to Scooby's Workshop (Google it), he has an exercise called "Walk the Plank" which is meant to be a way of gearing up to do pull-ups. I haven't tried it as I'm using the assisted pull-up machine, but from the description it seems a pretty reasonable exercise and would fit your criteria.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
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    I use a bar in my doorway and a small table to assist me.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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    Good thread here:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/646798-the-cornerstone-of-upper-body-strength-the-pullup?
  • cmeiron
    cmeiron Posts: 1,599 Member
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    bump.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
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    Do negatives. And then do weighted negatives. A neutral grip is how I first was able to pull up....you might try it and see if its any easier for you. There's also a book- 7 weeks to 50 pull ups that has good advice. Anything you can do to build your lats will help.

    You can buy a pull up assembly for a doorway for under 30 bucks. Then you can practice at home with a chair for assistance.
  • Saunz5
    Saunz5 Posts: 165 Member
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    Thanks everyone! :o) I'm excited to get started! I have goals! I WILL meet them! :D

    Not sure what "bump" means???
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    http://www.ehow.com/video_2351694_doing-assist-pull-up-exercise.html

    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/04/25/do-a-pull-up/
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
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    bump
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
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    Thanks everyone! :o) I'm excited to get started! I have goals! I WILL meet them! :D

    Not sure what "bump" means???

    It means 'bring up my post' so it shows as active in the forum feed. But the others bumping it are either doing It so they can mark the thread for their reference or so one of their friends who would have an answer sees it.
  • Saunz5
    Saunz5 Posts: 165 Member
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    Thanks everyone! :o) I'm excited to get started! I have goals! I WILL meet them! :D

    Not sure what "bump" means???

    It means 'bring up my post' so it shows as active in the forum feed. But the others bumping it are either doing It so they can mark the thread for their reference or so one of their friends who would have an answer sees it.

    I learn something new every day! Thanks! :)
  • Saunz5
    Saunz5 Posts: 165 Member
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    http://www.ehow.com/video_2351694_doing-assist-pull-up-exercise.html

    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/04/25/do-a-pull-up/

    Thank you! :)

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