Reply With QuoteUmm, 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.
How do i increase my pullups?
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08-17-2002, 09:19 PM #1Damn, so many new faces.
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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 09:33 PM.
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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.
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What are negatives?
I cant even do 1 pullup, i keep trying but ive noticed zero gains.
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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.
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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.
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loose like 5lbs of fat, and it'll fly! ezzz 10 of em
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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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