How do i increase my pullups?

NickB · 08-17-2002, 10:19 PM

I cant do pullups. Not close grip hands in or out, nor wide grip. And i need to do all forms by november next year, when i ship out for the army. Im working on pushups/situps/2 mile speed, and im getting better every time. BUT!

I jsut cant get pullups! No matter how hard i try!

How can i increase my "pullup muscles" ? :\

I dont want to have to go through remedial PT in bootcamp. :[

**Mudge** · 08-17-2002, 10:34 PM

Umm, keep doing them? If you can't do the pullup version do pulldowns, I have a bit of problem with pullups as well but thats because I'm carrying 15.4% bodyfat.

I also like heavy rows, I start out with wide grip then work towards close reverse grip at the end of my sets.

I have a 49.25" chest but still, pullups are tough for me, could also be long arms not helping.

TrackManDave · 08-17-2002, 11:10 PM

Do the negatives. Put a bench under the bar and do slow negatives. Also try to do them with a little help from your feet pushing off the bench, just enough to keep you moving up. Youll get there.

NickB · 08-17-2002, 11:41 PM

What are negatives?

I cant even do 1 pullup, i keep trying but ive noticed zero gains.

**Mudge** · 08-18-2002, 12:06 AM

Negatives are the negative portion of the rep, for curling example lifting is positive, letting it down to resting position is the negative portion of the rep.

Smoke · 08-18-2002, 12:17 AM

Could also use a pullup assist if your gym has one, basically a counter-weight, as you progress eventually you wont even need a counter-weight.

5abi · 08-18-2002, 12:48 AM

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**Prince** · 08-18-2002, 10:33 AM

Can you get a spotter? Or if you have a gym with one of those machines available that you stand on and adjust the weight to assist you.
Do you do any other back work, such as pull downs?

08-17-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
NickB Damn, so many new faces. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 498	How do i increase my pullups? I cant do pullups. Not close grip hands in or out, nor wide grip. And i need to do all forms by november next year, when i ship out for the army. Im working on pushups/situps/2 mile speed, and im getting better every time. BUT! I jsut cant get pullups! No matter how hard i try! How can i increase my "pullup muscles" ? :\ I dont want to have to go through remedial PT in bootcamp. :[ Last edited by NickB : 08-17-2002 at 10:33 PM.

08-17-2002, 10:34 PM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,068 Photos: 1	Umm, keep doing them? If you can't do the pullup version do pulldowns, I have a bit of problem with pullups as well but thats because I'm carrying 15.4% bodyfat. I also like heavy rows, I start out with wide grip then work towards close reverse grip at the end of my sets. I have a 49.25" chest but still, pullups are tough for me, could also be long arms not helping.
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08-18-2002, 12:06 AM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,068 Photos: 1	Negatives are the negative portion of the rep, for curling example lifting is positive, letting it down to resting position is the negative portion of the rep.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

08-18-2002, 10:33 AM	#8
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,980 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	Can you get a spotter? Or if you have a gym with one of those machines available that you stand on and adjust the weight to assist you. Do you do any other back work, such as pull downs?
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08-17-2002, 11:10 PM	#3
TrackManDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 22	Do the negatives. Put a bench under the bar and do slow negatives. Also try to do them with a little help from your feet pushing off the bench, just enough to keep you moving up. Youll get there.

08-17-2002, 11:41 PM	#4
NickB Damn, so many new faces. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 498	What are negatives? I cant even do 1 pullup, i keep trying but ive noticed zero gains.

08-18-2002, 12:17 AM	#6
Smoke Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 77	Could also use a pullup assist if your gym has one, basically a counter-weight, as you progress eventually you wont even need a counter-weight.

08-18-2002, 12:48 AM	#7
5abi Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: calgary Posts: 96	loose like 5lbs of fat, and it'll fly! ezzz 10 of em

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