Thread: Did upper pull (day3) today

OKay fellas,
So I got through day3 of this new routine this afternoon. I need to tweak it because It didn't feel too good to me. I guess the first time doing any new routines is a little uncoordinated but let me outline it and get your opinions/suggestions.
I started it off with some Bent rows. I did 3 sets, reps were 11, 9 and 8
I had planned next to do seated rows but since I felt it was basically the same exact movement, I decided to do pull ups instead. Well, I did a single set of like... 3 reps and decided I couldn't do them well enough yet so I swapped them out for cable pulldowns instead.
Thats my first question.. are lat pulldowns an acceptable sub until I get strong enough to do a respectable set of pullups?
I got through the 3 sets of pulldowns and kept the 6-12 rep range.
After that I decided to do the seated rows and also got the 3 sets in the 6-12 reps.
I ended the session with chins I did a nice strong first set of 9 reps but my biceps were so spent from the back movements that I again opted for the pully and did seated "chins" with the pulldown pully for the last 2 sets.
Again, is this an acceptable movement till I get strong enough to do 3 sets of chins with my bodyweight?
Lastly, I didn't know if I should but certainly wanted to do shrugs.
I typically do shrugs during either shoulders or back.
What do you guys recommend? Do you do traps on a back day or delt? Should I even bother doing them or wait till I've built up my core more?
Thanks!

Originally Posted by T_man

Imo, pulldowns are good for building up to pullups but in no way do I think they are a replacement. Work on lat strength until you can do 6+ pullups then you're good to go.

Agreed. This is exactly my intention as well.

Originally Posted by T_man

Btw how do you manage only 3 pullups but 9 chins? I know the biceps are more involved in chins but thats a big difference.

Not only that, but it wasn't my bi's that gave out, it was my grip. I probably could have done another 2 if my grip didnt fail. I think it was because I used a slow tempo on the bent rows. I held it static for about 2 seconds and then lowered it for a 4 count. My lats were too spent to get out more than three pullups. I just had no strength. Additionally, I used palms facing each other on the chins. IMO, it's easier than palms facing me.