Push-ups/Pull-ups

[thomass872]

Hi, im currently trying to raise my pull-ups(which are about 5 or 6 right now) to at least 8, maybe 10.
I would also like to raise my max push-ups in 2 minutes to 52(currently about 40 now)
I read that pyramidding is the best method of doing this. I understand the general idea of it like do 5-10-15-20-25-20-15-10-5 push-ups, but i'm not sure how many push-ups/pull-ups I should do? Could anyone give me any advice on this? Or any other methods that would work better to raise my max pull-ups and 2 minutes pushups?

Thanks!

 

[Spitfire]

I dont think the pyramid method should apply here, It doesnt make sence to me, but I dont know

 

[thomass872]

Any other suggestions then?

 

[CowPimp]

Just do a lot of push ups and pull ups almost daily. When I used to wrestle we did pushups like crazy 5-6 days per week. My ability to do pushups went through the roof.

 

[Spitfire]

Not more than do them every day take a little break then do them again. Sorry I cant help more

 

[plouffe]

Haha, thats really bad... Umm.. Strength train, do like 4-5 sets of pushups to failure, like 2-3 minute rest in between sets. I'm doing triple your pushups.. hehe.

 

[LazyByNature]

I've been playing with this basic workout for a couple of months and have noticed very good gains in strength, size, and endurance. The push-up/pull-up exercises work for me because of a shoulder problems. They don't cause the pain that bench presses do.

http://navyseal.s5.com/workouts.html

I wouldn't start at week 1. Figure out where you are and go from there.