Pull-Ups need Help

vweater2001 · 11-17-2005, 02:07 PM

Alright I'm not new to working out just to these forums. I'm 6'4 weigh about 240 pounds and I can only bench about 305lbs. Right now I really need to increase my pullups drastically. I do back one a week, Routine is

Latpull down/widegrip: 5 sets of 12 reps
Rowmachine/closegrip: 5sets of 12 reps
Not sure what the machine is called but a pad in front of chest with freeweight to add in front: same as the other two above.
Lower back sit in thing at gym.

I practically use all the back machines in the gym and I try and go as heavy as possible, but my shoulders tend to hurt pretty bad when doing back.
I really try and do pullups but I can't even do 2 right now. Really need help on this cause I need to these for police test. I'm also trying to lose at least 20lbs. cause I could lean up more. I know I'm a bit overweight and if I lost that weight maybe that could gelp as well. Someone please help.

NeilPearson · 11-17-2005, 02:52 PM

You can do negative rep pull ups. Start in the pulled up position and then just lift your feet off the floor (or whatever you are standing on to get in the started position) and lower your self down. Then use your feet to get back up and repeat. You don't have to do the pull up part. Just lower yourself slowly and in a controlled manner. After a while you will be able to start pulling yourself up for more reps than 2.

TheCurse · 11-18-2005, 03:51 AM

start with close grip chinups (palms facing your face). set out to do a specific amount and get them all, regardless of reps / set. i used to do that with 50 until it got easy and i had to add weight, you might want to start with 5 or 10 reps. stay there until you get them all. yes it takes time. i routinely spend 20-30 mins just warming up and doing my pullup routine.

**CowPimp** · 11-18-2005, 09:07 AM

In terms of cutting some weight, check out Jodi's guide (Guide to Cutting, Bulking & Maintenance) to help you get going.

In terms of your routine, I would prioritize pullups. Do them at the beginning of your workout. I like both poster's suggestions. Incorporate both ideas to help you get those pullup numbers up.

11-17-2005, 02:07 PM	#1
vweater2001 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1	Pull-Ups need Help Alright I'm not new to working out just to these forums. I'm 6'4 weigh about 240 pounds and I can only bench about 305lbs. Right now I really need to increase my pullups drastically. I do back one a week, Routine is Latpull down/widegrip: 5 sets of 12 reps Rowmachine/closegrip: 5sets of 12 reps Not sure what the machine is called but a pad in front of chest with freeweight to add in front: same as the other two above. Lower back sit in thing at gym. I practically use all the back machines in the gym and I try and go as heavy as possible, but my shoulders tend to hurt pretty bad when doing back. I really try and do pullups but I can't even do 2 right now. Really need help on this cause I need to these for police test. I'm also trying to lose at least 20lbs. cause I could lean up more. I know I'm a bit overweight and if I lost that weight maybe that could gelp as well. Someone please help.
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11-18-2005, 03:51 AM	#3
TheCurse Barbell Ninja Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dago Posts: 763 Photos: 5	start with close grip chinups (palms facing your face). set out to do a specific amount and get them all, regardless of reps / set. i used to do that with 50 until it got easy and i had to add weight, you might want to start with 5 or 10 reps. stay there until you get them all. yes it takes time. i routinely spend 20-30 mins just warming up and doing my pullup routine.
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CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,405	In terms of cutting some weight, check out Jodi's guide (Guide to Cutting, Bulking & Maintenance) to help you get going. In terms of your routine, I would prioritize pullups. Do them at the beginning of your workout. I like both poster's suggestions. Incorporate both ideas to help you get those pullup numbers up.
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11-17-2005, 02:52 PM	#2
NeilPearson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,284	You can do negative rep pull ups. Start in the pulled up position and then just lift your feet off the floor (or whatever you are standing on to get in the started position) and lower your self down. Then use your feet to get back up and repeat. You don't have to do the pull up part. Just lower yourself slowly and in a controlled manner. After a while you will be able to start pulling yourself up for more reps than 2.