I just competed with a friend doing straight bar pull-ups ...turns out that he hit 20 reps where I only hit 16......he's about 160lbs and I'm 182lbs...I got a bit more mass than he does so I dont' get how ta **** he can do so much when I strugle barely make it to 17 reps?
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08-08-2003, 10:49 PM #1Registered User
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does it mean the person is stronger than u if he can do more pull ups?
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08-08-2003, 11:18 PM #2Banned
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well he's a bit lighter so that helps.
I'm sure you could bench more than him?
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08-08-2003, 11:36 PM #3God is Greater
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strength to mass ratio...
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08-09-2003, 06:10 AM #4Member
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I workout,my friend doesn't.I can do 10 pullups,he can do 13.I can bench more than him,he can't military press more than me.We all have the same weight.But he can do more pullups than me.Its a mystery.
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08-09-2003, 08:47 AM #5Train smarter not harder
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yep, mass plays a big part. it's easier to pull up 100pds. than it is 200pds.
i would try to level it out for fun. e.g., if i were to compete against him (and i weigh 225 btw), i would strap on a 45pd. plate making me pulling up 270. since he's 160, he can strap on a 110pds. to even it up. Now I can only do 4reps@45, but i guarantee he won't be able to do 1@110
try something like that, such that his mass doesn't play that much of a rollBooo
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08-09-2003, 11:33 AM #6The Maniacal Megatron
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well
hell no
unless ur both the same weight, which is unlikely
300lb mass monster = 5 pull ups
150 lb skinny punk = 10 pull ups
that wud mean the 15o guy is stronger, not trueNow All We Need Is A little Energon And A Lot of Luck
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08-09-2003, 11:35 AM #7Heartagram
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Bump on this. Bodyweight exercises aren't that great at determining true strength anyway.Originally posted by amusclehead
yep, mass plays a big part. it's easier to pull up 100pds. than it is 200pds.
i would try to level it out for fun. e.g., if i were to compete against him (and i weigh 225 btw), i would strap on a 45pd. plate making me pulling up 270. since he's 160, he can strap on a 110pds. to even it up. Now I can only do 4reps@45, but i guarantee he won't be able to do 1@110
try something like that, such that his mass doesn't play that much of a roll
You might try maxing out on pull-downs...but that would just be weird.I'm back. For good.
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08-09-2003, 01:32 PM #8Lateral Raise Promoter
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Tell him to hang a 10 and 2 1/2 pound plate from his dip belt, then see how much he can do.
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08-09-2003, 08:01 PM #9Supadupaparatrooper
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Re: does it mean the person is stronger than u if he can do more pull ups?
For bb. purposes, If you're able to do 3 sets of 10+, then it's time to add weight IMO.Originally posted by ludemasta
I just competed with a friend doing straight bar pull-ups ...turns out that he hit 20 reps where I only hit 16......he's about 160lbs and I'm 182lbs...I got a bit more mass than he does so I dont' get how ta **** he can do so much when I strugle barely make it to 17 reps?
Also remember, your cardiovascular conditioning plays a big role in doing these.
I wouldn't say your bro's stronger, he can just rep more pullups than you. Fuk what your friend can do, concentrate on yourself, don't start comparing yourself to anyone. Nothing good will ever come of that. At least untill you plan on stepping on a platform
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08-09-2003, 10:12 PM #10Train smarter not harder
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Re: Re: does it mean the person is stronger than u if he can do more pull ups?
best advice evaOriginally posted by J.S.B.
don't start comparing yourself to anyone. Nothing good will ever come of that. At least untill you plan on stepping on a platform
Booo
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08-10-2003, 01:28 AM #11Registered User
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I feel no. of pull-ups can show aman's general fitness, despite that it is not as good a measure of strength.
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08-10-2003, 02:43 AM #12
it's possible that pullups are a fairly specific form of exercise; therefore if he secretly practices them a lot more than you do he may be able to do more reps than you can.
if a man bets you money that he can beat you at ping-pong while he uses a coke bottle as a paddle, chances are he's practicing with a coke bottle 4 hours a day
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08-10-2003, 07:33 AM #13Registered User
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It doesn't mean he's stronger, it just means he has more endurance than you.
"Impossible" is just a word used to make people feel good when they've failed.
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08-10-2003, 08:04 AM #14Registered User
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bump, 20 pullups = enduranceOriginally posted by Withered Soul
It doesn't mean he's stronger, it just means he has more endurance than you.
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