How to do more pull ups

･ 1 Start by taking an initial assessment of your max number of pull ups. Many argue over the difference… ･ 2 This is a fairly simple pull up program that uses progression and progressive overload training to… ･ 3 Rest is incorporated a…

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first determine what kind of two hand grip you want to use. overhand or underhand. overhand (palms facing away from body) is more commonly used for pull ups. a wider grip (hands wider apart- it’s also a lot harder) focuses on the lateral mu…

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back of hand facing you works your triceps more while inside hand facing you works your biceps more. For the record, a pull up is back of hands facing you while a chin up is palms facing you. two different exercises but both work your back …

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How can I do more pull ups in a hurry?

Q: I’m on my way to join the airforce as a pilot. I have to do 10 pull ups I need to exercise the right muscles and get up to speed in a hurry whats the best exersices to do?I”m in good shape but I’m a big guy 6’5 230 and pull ups are really hard for me.

A: Tips for better pullups from Stew Smith:http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,Smith_033004,00.html

Is it more effective to use a chair for assistance when doing pull-ups/chin-ups or………..?

Q: Is it more effective to use a chair for assistance when doing pull-ups/chin-ups or just attempt to pull yourself up as far as you can as many times as you can. Is it not as effective if your not pulling yourself above the bar? Which would be the case as of right now if I did not use the chair for assistance.

A: Assited pull-ups are a very good way to increase pull-ups performancehttp://pull-ups-training.com/pg_assisted.php

How can I do more chin-ups and pull-ups?

Q: I don’t have access to a chinup bar. Please I really need help. I don’t even think I can do one pull-up and I can only do 4 chin-ups and 6 on a good day.

A: Well, hopefully more people will come on with answers to solve your “don’t have a chin-up bar” dilema. But when you can get to one, usually a chair to alleviate the bulk of your weight usually helps. Put your toes at the edge of the chair and use your legs sparingly to help your body up and only when necessary. Then, you are conditioning your body to get used to lifting your body as it gradually gets heavier by assisting your body less and less.Hope this helped.~jaz~