How do I increase my pull-ups...

[BatZgirl]

Lucky you

Lucky You

I cant even FORCE myself to do 5

 

[Enock]

DAMN, you should really add some weight.

I hang 50Ibs and rep out 8 (I weigh 180)

I can't even come close to banging out 30 reps w/o weight
damn u

 

[HighIntensity]

BUCK

i can do 40 plullups in a row....first im suprised that pullups are not a major part of your workout for back...second yes do them 3 times a week for back, add weight 2 out of the three times you do it a week

 

[tzan]

Are you guys fucking serious?? 20 + reps?? Are you talking about widegrip pullups, or just regular pullups?? If your talking about widegrips, more power to ya. I can only do about 10 on my first set. It pisses me off because I would love to do weighted wide grips, but I really don't think it will be very effective. When I do weighted dips, I can do a lot(130lbs for 10). I guess it's no coincidence that my chest and tri's are my strongest muscles, while my back and bi's are my worst. Especially bi's.

 

[bignate73]

Re: problems with pullups....

i have a relatively strong back and arms (both things i think you would need to do pull ups) and i can only do 8 widegrip behind the neck..... should i try weighted dips or just continue to do them at the reps and try to increase it slowly if i can?

behind the neck????

you dont like your shoulders? or just looking to retire early?

 

[Sebass67]

Now here is a real question for all u pull up people:

I can barely do any reps of pull ups. It is pathetic. What will i have to do bang out ten?

I weigh 255 and if i could do it than i will feel like a million bucks.

I am pathetic

 

[Enock]

I weigh 255

Well see there you go, for me 180+50IB = 230

without adding any weight you already need a stronger back than me even when I add 50IBs.

I would have problems banding out reps if I were too hang 75 from me instead of 50

 

[Sebass67]

I know i know...maybe it is my build but no excuses. I wanna be strong pound per pound. Efficient...i am tired of being big and strong going with my size. I want to be above that. I want to be like those small dudes in the gym who push up 325 except i want to be that strong at 255.....that's my vision.

 

[Screwball]

Hey monkey boy...

My advice to you is likened to Forrest Gump...

PULL, "BIG BUCK", PULL!!!!!!

 

[aurelius]

to SEBASS

I also had problems in the pull up department. then I did my anatomical homework and found out exerscises like wide grip pull downs and pull ups do NOT build a powerful back.

I started doing pull ups with neutral grip (palms facing eachother) as it is easier for the shoulder, with hands slightly wider than my shoulders and logged marked improvements in strength.


Also, re-read BigNate´s quip. Well said.

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