P90X - Dumbell exercise instead of pull ups? Need help!
I got P90X. However the programs contain a lot of pull ups, so my question is if I can do anything instead of these (still working same muscles) with dumbells (I don't have a band). Give me something at least, so I can still do another exercise.
I need help quickly as I have already started the programs, so help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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04-05-2010, 09:42 AM #1Registered User
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P90X - Dumbell exercise instead of pull ups? Need help!
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04-05-2010, 09:49 AM #2Registered User
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if i were you i would break down and buy the $30 pullup bar from walmart or target or make your own. pullups are one of the best exercises you can do for your development.Originally Posted by Krasus
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04-05-2010, 09:51 AM #3Seoul-Brotha
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Dumbbell rows would be your quickest replacement. Not quite the same emphasis as pull-ups, but it is the closest dumbbell variation you are going to get. After this 'emergency' replacement workout, you should go invest in a pull-up bar.
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04-05-2010, 09:55 AM #4Registered User
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Do assisted pullups...stand in a chair and slowly lower yourself. Im assuming your p90x actually came with a pullup bar?
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^^^ This. I use the Iron Gym Xtreme bar. It's $50, but you can find it for $30-35 at some places. Besides, the P90x pull-ups are more than just basic pull-ups... so several of the exercises I believe work more than your standard pullup. You'll benefit much more using the bar.Originally Posted by mmorton
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04-05-2010, 10:05 AM #6
OP,
No dumbbell exercise can replace pullups. It's a vertical pulling exercise which challenges the lats/back in a unique way. That's the reason the program is using them in the first place.
So find a way to do them.
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