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For the ladies nearing (or aspiring) for the heavier bench press weights, I'm curious if you can do pull ups(and how many)?0
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For the ladies nearing (or aspiring) for the heavier bench press weights, I'm curious if you can do pull ups(and how many)?
I can do 8 good ones- upwards of 15 crappier ones- especially if I don't go with a strict over hand grip (I use an alternate grip)
I can do multiple sets of 5's- which to me is useful.1 -
For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.2 -
For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.1 -
Davidsdottir wrote: »For the ladies nearing (or aspiring) for the heavier bench press weights, I'm curious if you can do pull ups(and how many)?
I can do 8 good ones- upwards of 15 crappier ones- especially if I don't go with a strict over hand grip (I use an alternate grip)
I can do multiple sets of 5's- which to me is useful.
I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.1 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.
I hit 335- and I backed off to rehab and do some other work while I trained for my certification. So I feel like I've lost some off the top end. My squat is a struggle bus right now- I put 250 in my program- but 205 for sets of 3 felt like torture the other day LOL.
I think when I started coming back to power I pulled 275 for sets of two and they felt REALLY great- so I'm comfortably saying I'm still at 315- hopefully I didn't lose too much of that- but we shall see- I just started a new 12 week sheiko so I'll know where I sit in a three months!!!I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.
I went to a military school- the PT test included pull ups- and I grew up doing them- so it's been less of a mental challenge- and I go out of my way to sort of "maintain" upkeep.
I am also a believer in "big back- big bench" so I think it's all helpful.1 -
For the ladies nearing (or aspiring) for the heavier bench press weights, I'm curious if you can do pull ups(and how many)?
I work on it. But honestly, I can't do one from a dead hang
Getting closer.
My bench did get better with some weight gain and especially back and tricep growth.2 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.
I hit 335- and I backed off to rehab and do some other work while I trained for my certification. So I feel like I've lost some off the top end. My squat is a struggle bus right now- I put 250 in my program- but 205 for sets of 3 felt like torture the other day LOL.
I think when I started coming back to power I pulled 275 for sets of two and they felt REALLY great- so I'm comfortably saying I'm still at 315- hopefully I didn't lose too much of that- but we shall see- I just started a new 12 week sheiko so I'll know where I sit in a three months!!!I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.
I went to a military school- the PT test included pull ups- and I grew up doing them- so it's been less of a mental challenge- and I go out of my way to sort of "maintain" upkeep.
I am also a believer in "big back- big bench" so I think it's all helpful.
I get the rehab lol. Good to see your are back in the powerlifting again. I loved the excitement when you hit 315 the first time.
I agree with the pullups helping bench as well as your pulling.0 -
Deadhangs are hard, a lot of guys who do pullups can't do deadhangs.0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.
I hit 335- and I backed off to rehab and do some other work while I trained for my certification. So I feel like I've lost some off the top end. My squat is a struggle bus right now- I put 250 in my program- but 205 for sets of 3 felt like torture the other day LOL.
I think when I started coming back to power I pulled 275 for sets of two and they felt REALLY great- so I'm comfortably saying I'm still at 315- hopefully I didn't lose too much of that- but we shall see- I just started a new 12 week sheiko so I'll know where I sit in a three months!!!I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.
I went to a military school- the PT test included pull ups- and I grew up doing them- so it's been less of a mental challenge- and I go out of my way to sort of "maintain" upkeep.
I am also a believer in "big back- big bench" so I think it's all helpful.
I get the rehab lol. Good to see your are back in the powerlifting again. I loved the excitement when you hit 315 the first time.
I agree with the pullups helping bench as well as your pulling.
OMG that was such a good day- I ran around screaming in the gym- it was SO satisfying.
Can't wait till 350- it's TOTATLLY going to happen. I'm angling for the 1000 pound club. I don't see why I can't- but I"M pushing mid thirties so it's gotta happen in the next ten years. I'm guessing it's not a 40 year old type goal LMAO.1 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.
I hit 335- and I backed off to rehab and do some other work while I trained for my certification. So I feel like I've lost some off the top end. My squat is a struggle bus right now- I put 250 in my program- but 205 for sets of 3 felt like torture the other day LOL.
I think when I started coming back to power I pulled 275 for sets of two and they felt REALLY great- so I'm comfortably saying I'm still at 315- hopefully I didn't lose too much of that- but we shall see- I just started a new 12 week sheiko so I'll know where I sit in a three months!!!I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.
I went to a military school- the PT test included pull ups- and I grew up doing them- so it's been less of a mental challenge- and I go out of my way to sort of "maintain" upkeep.
I am also a believer in "big back- big bench" so I think it's all helpful.
I get the rehab lol. Good to see your are back in the powerlifting again. I loved the excitement when you hit 315 the first time.
I agree with the pullups helping bench as well as your pulling.
OMG that was such a good day- I ran around screaming in the gym- it was SO satisfying.
Can't wait till 350- it's TOTATLLY going to happen. I'm angling for the 1000 pound club. I don't see why I can't- but I"M pushing mid thirties so it's gotta happen in the next ten years. I'm guessing it's not a 40 year old type goal LMAO.
You'll get the 1K! Can't wait to see the 350 DL video.
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Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Wheelhouse15 wrote: »For some reason it won't let me edit- so- just tacking on to that- lat pull downs help with pull ups/DB rows and BB rows obviously.
I have what I consider a modestly good bench- I have pushed 200 clean- 225 for a very very dirty butt off the bench 1 repper.
Dayum, Jo! What's your deadlift at these days? Last I saw you were working on 325 I think.
I hit 335- and I backed off to rehab and do some other work while I trained for my certification. So I feel like I've lost some off the top end. My squat is a struggle bus right now- I put 250 in my program- but 205 for sets of 3 felt like torture the other day LOL.
I think when I started coming back to power I pulled 275 for sets of two and they felt REALLY great- so I'm comfortably saying I'm still at 315- hopefully I didn't lose too much of that- but we shall see- I just started a new 12 week sheiko so I'll know where I sit in a three months!!!I'm marking this down as things I don't see at my gym. Impressive.
I went to a military school- the PT test included pull ups- and I grew up doing them- so it's been less of a mental challenge- and I go out of my way to sort of "maintain" upkeep.
I am also a believer in "big back- big bench" so I think it's all helpful.
I get the rehab lol. Good to see your are back in the powerlifting again. I loved the excitement when you hit 315 the first time.
I agree with the pullups helping bench as well as your pulling.
OMG that was such a good day- I ran around screaming in the gym- it was SO satisfying.
Can't wait till 350- it's TOTATLLY going to happen. I'm angling for the 1000 pound club. I don't see why I can't- but I"M pushing mid thirties so it's gotta happen in the next ten years. I'm guessing it's not a 40 year old type goal LMAO.
You'll get the 1K! Can't wait to see the 350 DL video.
meeeeeee toooooooooooooooooooooooooo- can't wait- but I'm guessing it's probably a year off. But that's okay- loven the grind- I am patient.1 -
crossfit_dottir wrote: »For the ladies nearing (or aspiring) for the heavier bench press weights, I'm curious if you can do pull ups(and how many)?
Last time I checked I did 3x10 strict pull ups but I haven't tried to see how many I can do in one go.. but I can bench my own body weight. I however can't shoulder press it. That's my next goal.
OHP your own body weight is a huge weight for anyone, definitely post when you hit that!2 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
Deadhangs are hard, a lot of guys who do pullups can't do deadhangs.
I thought that was the real way.0 -
Wheelhouse15 wrote: »
Deadhangs are hard, a lot of guys who do pullups can't do deadhangs.
I thought that was the real way.
It's the most strict form but a lot of people start with momentum and keep it. Also, most people don't actually do a full stretch either. Watch the guys at your gym and see how many actually do a deadhang, unless you are lifting at a hardcore gym, probably 1 or 2 if any will do them.0 -
I'd say there is a fair bit of room on the scale from "dead hang" to "kipping"
I wouldn't say I deadhang- I can *probably* do 5 deadhang- but I typically keep going once I start. But I definitely don't kip.1 -
I'd say there is a fair bit of room on the scale from "dead hang" to "kipping"
I wouldn't say I deadhang- I can *probably* do 5 deadhang- but I typically keep going once I start. But I definitely don't kip.
True, right now I don't do deadhangs because I'm overly cautious about my biceps tearing again. Yeah, that's going to be awhile to overcome.
5 deadhangs are really hard to do, the stretch itself can really take energy out of your muscles but they really work it well. A full stretch before contraction is actually the most growth inducing method.0 -
I may see if I if I'm lying tonight- I wasn't really planning on lifting- but now I kind of want to know LOL.
it definitely is good. Sometimes actually doing more is useful though.
I mean- like biceps- cheater "curl" pull ups- is one of the most effective exercises for growing your biceps. So- tools in the tool kit is all how I see it.1
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