Weighted Pull-ups/Chin-ups

[lektrik]

as of now, i do 3xF (usually means 10-12) so when is it a good time to switch from body weight pull-ups/chin-ups to weighted pull-ups/chin-ups? would i have to get into the 20 rep range, 25, or even 30 before attempting?

[Niko49ers]

We (football) do 3 sets of 8 with weight added.

[400Lb Gorilla]

no you can start now if you want to. i waited until i could do 15 but you dont have to. if you are looking for strength i would suggest adding just enough weight so that you could only do around 4-6.

[furglasses]

as of now, i do 3xF (usually means 10-12) so when is it a good time to switch from body weight pull-ups/chin-ups to weighted pull-ups/chin-ups? would i have to get into the 20 rep range, 25, or even 30 before attempting?

haha, rep on the #! weight it now. Im on a 8,6,4,2 Since I can complete all numbers for all 4 sets I carry a 10lb dumbbell in my ankles. When I can 8,6,4,2 all for sets I will 20lb dumbbell and so on. . good job man.

[Salad_Dodger]

if i can do more than 3 sets of 8 then i will move up in weight. it's what i've been doing and i went from bodyweight to 45 lbs weights in about a month. although 45 lbs are killing me now.

[lektrik]

would it be best if i use a belt or just use a DB?

[Salad_Dodger]

i like using the dip belts. you can also try the chains if your gym has them.

[Last2WalK]

would it be best if i use a belt or just use a DB?

I use DB

[russian_bear]

i use chains usually. sometimes dip belts. i can tell you that much.. i cud do only like 10 reps of pullups, n then i started going into pyramid training n ****
and now i can do 5x5 of pullups with 50 lbs dumbell.. recently i tried to do normal pullups and i could do 26 in one set. so i would just start doing weighted pullups now.
best exercises for lats IMO

[400Lb Gorilla]

would it be best if i use a belt or just use a DB?

its a preference thing i like the belt. hard as hell for me to hold that dumbell and concentrate on the exercise

[lektrik]

thanks; i think i'll be using the belt so i dont have to concentrate on keeping the weight around my ankles.

can any of you in here do those pull-ups where you extended beyond neck to fully lockout on top? if so, how long did it take you to do that and is that exercise really effective or just something to show off?

[SquatTilYouDrop]

would it be best if i use a belt or just use a DB?

Dumbbells, dipping belt, weight vest, chains, back pack (with weight) all the same. Your muscles don't know the source of the resistance, just that it's there.

[DJAuto]

as of now, i do 3xF (usually means 10-12) so when is it a good time to switch from body weight pull-ups/chin-ups to weighted pull-ups/chin-ups? would i have to get into the 20 rep range, 25, or even 30 before attempting?

I started adding resistance once I could perform BW sets of 15-20. Most add resistance around the 12-15 BW range.

[hockey1234]

Where can you buy a chinup belt? Checked on this site and couldn't find one...

[skoobey]

Bro, I love em. I just back into weight training after years of laying on the couch and slammin chips. I lost a lot of strength and mass but Im determined to kick the weighted pullup in the ass once more

[Paul1290]

If you can do 3x10 with ease, then you could start adding weight. Initially I waited until I could do 3x15 with ease, and then I added 10 pounds. Once I got to 25 pounds added, I started moving up when I could do 3x10, and found a weight I could do 3x8 with. I'd work at that weight until 3x10 was easy. I've been doing this for about six months, and I'm currently doing 3x8 with 70 added pounds.

My gym has a belt that says BodyBuilding.com on it, but I looked through the store and couldn't find it. If you have a belt, though, use it. Good luck.

[delusive]

dont get crazy with how much weight u can add...as everyones BW is different..as long as its heavy for you, best way to maximise your results is by doing full range of motion, no half ass Lifts

Excellent exercise none the less for both chin/pullups