Pull-ups

[rocketfuel76]

I understand that pull-ups are important for back developement but I can only do 6 or 7 reps per set. Will this be enough to see good results? Thanks!

[NuttingToIt]

6 or 7 is pretty darn good man.

[robby67]

i believe there are 32 calories per pull up....no but seriosly this is the nutrition section

[Mtguy8787]

Originally Posted by robby67

i believe there are 32 calories per pull up....no but seriosly this is the nutrition section

stfu

[rocketfuel76]

Originally Posted by robby67

i believe there are 32 calories per pull up....no but seriosly this is the nutrition section

yeah I realized that after I posted. It's all good

[robby67]

Originally Posted by Mtguy8787

stfu

WTF man i was just kiddin and you negged me???

[corple]

Originally Posted by Mtguy8787

stfu

dude chill.....you goin through some withrdawls or somethin? lol

anyway if you arent progressing passed 6-7 pullups, youre not tryin hard enough, and not gettin enough calories/carbs.

but yeah sure its enough to see results until you can push 6-7 out pretty easily..

[tigertailbell]

Originally Posted by corple

dude chill.....you goin through some withrdawls or somethin? lol

anyway if you arent progressing passed 6-7 pullups, youre not tryin hard enough, and not gettin enough calories/carbs.

but yeah sure its enough to see results until you can push 6-7 out pretty easily..

The tough thing with progressing with pullups is varying bodyweight. I used to could do about 15, but I'm now about 25lbs heavier and can only do 10-12, but I'm actually stronger...

[OzStriker]

That's a good point, I have found it really hard to work up from my 3x8 pull ups for six months, but have gained around 10kg in that time so your strength should be increasing.

[ZDub212]

Originally Posted by rocketfuel76

I understand that pull-ups are important for back developement but I can only do 6 or 7 reps per set. Will this be enough to see good results? Thanks!

6-7 is very good. Keep it around 5 or 6 and really focus on the negatives.

[corple]

Originally Posted by tigertailbell

The tough thing with progressing with pullups is varying bodyweight. I used to could do about 15, but I'm now about 25lbs heavier and can only do 10-12, but I'm actually stronger...

ehh...you never progressed passed 15reps the entire time you added 25lbs on? =/
its better to just add weight.

[slaydox]

Hmm ive never tried doing pullups as a workout. My back needs some serious delopment i probably only do about 5 =( lol

[parkerbro1]

Originally Posted by rocketfuel76

I understand that pull-ups are important for back developement but I can only do 6 or 7 reps per set. Will this be enough to see good results? Thanks!

That's good, man. Keep at it and you'll be doing more each time. When I started i could only do 5 or so, now I add dumbells to my feet to keep from doing to many.
Try going super slow (3 sec. up/4 sec down), vary the grip width and palm direction every few sets, and pull to your sternum. I added serious cobra lats doing this, it built my back way more than anything else I've done (including heavy rows).

[gfundaro]

My trainer has me do pull-ups, they're great for strength. I can only do 3 on my own, but I do 3 sets or until I can't anymore, and sometimes he'll spot me. Try doing them in sets so you can increase the number you can do.

[mr tats]

Dont be offended here ladies but most women cant do any pull ups. Gfundaro 3 on your own is very admirable. Keep it up.

Also if anyone has access to one of the pull-up machines, the ones that minus body weight, then do as many as you can with your own body weight and then fire off as many more as you can with say 50-60 lbs subtracted. Negs will also help.

[Namelessking]

I just started really doing them in the past 3 months for my bulk and its really helped add size. I set a goal of 30 pull ups and no matter how many sets it takes I will get 30.. works well

[Luski16]

we have to do pull-ups in wrestling practice...at the beginning of the season i could only do 10 and now i can do 15...so after the season im gonna incorporate them on my lower day and add some weight. They get easier as you keep pounding the reps out each day you do them and also the more developed and stronger your back gets...just keep progressing

[Dave P]

Originally Posted by mr tats

Dont be offended here ladies but most women cant do any pull ups. Gfundaro 3 on your own is very admirable. Keep it up.

Neither can most men. Im willing to bet less than 5% of the population can actually do pullups.

[gfundaro]

Originally Posted by mr tats

Dont be offended here ladies but most women cant do any pull ups. Gfundaro 3 on your own is very admirable. Keep it up.

Also if anyone has access to one of the pull-up machines, the ones that minus body weight, then do as many as you can with your own body weight and then fire off as many more as you can with say 50-60 lbs subtracted. Negs will also help.

Thank you! :-) I wasn't able to do any when I was younger...in gym class I'd just hang from the bar until my fingers got tired. :-( It was embarrassing. But last year I rock climbed almost everyday, so that definitely helped.

[enforcerlady]

Our strength trainer has us do pull ups regularly. Last time we tested my max was 12 and my sister got 11. My long term goal is 20. Pull ups are very difficult, but they are a great exercise. Try this to increase your max:

Pullup ladders (they work best w/2 people taking turns)
start with 1, partner does 1,
then 2, partner does 2
increase until you are about 1 rep short of failure
then start all over again.

My sister and I do this for 5 minutes and usually get 25-26 pullups in. At the end you will most likely be doing just one at a time. But believe me, it is hard but also a great way to get a lot of reps in a relatively short period of time.

[Richie_Awesome]

Originally Posted by Dave P

Neither can most men. Im willing to bet less than 5% of the population can actually do pullups.

I'd give a little more than 5%, but you're right on the difficulty. I couldn't do any before I was serious about weight lifting.

Not sure on how many reps I could do now.

The best progression, in my opinion, is weight progression. Purchase a dipping belt and increase 5-10 lbs a week if you can. I use palms facing me grip(works the biceps more..I think lolz)

[Richie_Awesome]

Originally Posted by enforcerlady

Our strength trainer has us do pull ups regularly. Last time we tested my max was 12 and my sister got 11. My long term goal is 20. Pull ups are very difficult, but they are a great exercise. Try this to increase your max:

Pullup ladders (they work best w/2 people taking turns)
start with 1, partner does 1,
then 2, partner does 2
increase until you are about 1 rep short of failure
then start all over again.

My sister and I do this for 5 minutes and usually get 25-26 pullups in. At the end you will most likely be doing just one at a time. But believe me, it is hard but also a great way to get a lot of reps in a relatively short period of time.

Dang, you're strong sisters!

[slaydox]

Alright guys, curious about how many i can do im going to max out tommorow. Ill post how many i got done but dont expect a high number lol

[Richie_Awesome]

Originally Posted by slaydox

Alright guys, curious about how many i can do im going to max out tommorow. Ill post how many i got done but dont expect a high number lol

Good luck.

I seriously think you'll get 15+ if you try it with determination.

I have a friend whom weighs 150-160 and has similar lifting stats to you and can probably knock off 20+ chinups(palms facing body).

[Hunterchilla]

whats the best thing in the gym to build the muscles to help you do some pull-ups??

is it Lat Pull downs??

[pphilly51]

Originally Posted by Hunterchilla

whats the best thing in the gym to build the muscles to help you do some pull-ups??

is it Lat Pull downs??

well of course that helps strengthen the lats and back, but if you cant do a pullup use a pullup machine adding weight takes weight off your own body and you go through the full pullup motion

[1quick1]

If regular pullups are too heavy most gyms have assisted pullup machines that allow you to take some weight off. My workout partner is about 220lbs, strong as an ox but can't do **** for pullups so he does those. I can pump out a few sets of 12 pulling all the way where the bar is at my chest. Almost time to add weight.

[Namelessking]

lat pull downs, negative pull ups, bicep curls and bent over rows

[ZDub212]

Originally Posted by Richie_Awesome

I'd give a little more than 5%, but you're right on the difficulty. I couldn't do any before I was serious about weight lifting.

Not sure on how many reps I could do now.

The best progression, in my opinion, is weight progression. Purchase a dipping belt and increase 5-10 lbs a week if you can. I use palms facing me grip(works the biceps more..I think lolz)

Yes, the supinated grip with a closer grip, palms facing inward works your biceps more. The pronated grip with a wider grip, palms facing outward works your back more. Definitely try to incorporate both.

[boosteddatsun]

Originally Posted by Richie_Awesome

The best progression, in my opinion, is weight progression. Purchase a dipping belt and increase 5-10 lbs a week if you can. I use palms facing me grip(works the biceps more..I think lolz)

Our gym has a dip / pullup belt that I use constantly and just slug on weight till I get my reps down. If you're doing more than 10 in a row I say it's time to add some weight.

Palms facing you are not pullups, they're chinups and they direct more of the weight on the biceps. Pullups (palms away) work the back harder. I say pullups if you want to be a BEAST. You can always do bicep curls later. I think a lot of people will find that their grip is the weak spot in their pullups--our gym doesn't allow chalk and my hands usually slip all over the pullup bar. Makes for a nice challenge though.