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Does anyone here do pull-ups as part of their exercise routine?

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Lifer
So I've been working out regularly for the past five weeks, doing the typical running three-four days a week and weight-lifting four days a week, splitting the weight-lifting between my upper and lower body.

I am thinking about dropping the exercises that target my upper back and starting to do assisted pullups. Eventually, I would like to work up to 20 unassisted pull-ups a day.

Does anyone do this as part of their routine? Any tips on how to get started, how to do them properly, safety concerns?
 
I just do pull-downs...wide, palms forward and narrow, palms in...

Every so often, I'll do actual pull-ups...just to shake things up
 
Originally posted by: b0mbrman
I just do pull-downs...wide, palms forward and narrow, palms in...

Every so often, I'll do actual pull-ups...just to shake things up
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How much weight do you do on the pull-down?
 
pull ups are good. there are also ones where you space your arms apart wider and with palms facing away and pull up so your head is in front of the bar, those are harder and probably target different muscles. so do sets of both.
 
I think they're great, but I wouldn't forego all back exercises...I like the T-bar, cable pull-downs and regular/romanian deadlifts.
 
Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
pull ups are good. there are also ones where you space your arms apart wider and with palms facing away and pull up so your head is in front of the bar, those are harder and probably target different muscles. so do sets of both.
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Once I get to the point where I can do 20 of one without hurting, 😛.

But, yes, I would like to be able to do both eventually.
 
i can do about 30 max pullups in a set, maybe 15 of the harder type. but thats a single go😛 after that i can only do less. just increase the amount you do each week or two. build it up. do decreasing sets.first do as many as you can. and then the next set do slightly less, and then repeat. only do this every2-3 days of course. it does work, it just takes time. i never got higher than that because i flaked off from working out after😉
 
A reverse grip works your biceps big time, a forward grip more your back, do one grip of each and rotate each set for a really crazy workout.

As for easing into them, I just put a fold up chair under me and use that for a light assist if I need it. I've never been that strong in my upper body so I need a little help now and then. Just a light little boost from your feet to get you going.
 
Pull-ups are fine. But if you cannot do your body weight yet, just do cable pulldowns until you can.

BTW, It's far too easy to swing your legs and cheat on pull-ups. Even if you can do enough pull-ups, cable pulldowns are a great way to continue building muscle and keep you honest.
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Pull-ups are fine. But if you cannot do your body weight yet, just do cable pulldowns until you can.

BTW, It's far too easy to swing your legs and cheat on pull-ups. Even if you can do enough pull-ups, cable pulldowns are a great way to continue building muscle and keep you honest.
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That's why I like a pull-up assist machine. You're forced to place your legs on a surface, keeps you from swinging them about to gain momentum.
 
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: Amused
Pull-ups are fine. But if you cannot do your body weight yet, just do cable pulldowns until you can.

BTW, It's far too easy to swing your legs and cheat on pull-ups. Even if you can do enough pull-ups, cable pulldowns are a great way to continue building muscle and keep you honest.
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That's why I like a pull-up assist machine. You're forced to place your legs on a surface, keeps you from swinging them about to gain momentum.
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Yeah, that can work for you. However, when I do pull ups I have to strap a 45lb plate to my waist to get in a good heavy set. 😛
 
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: Amused
Pull-ups are fine. But if you cannot do your body weight yet, just do cable pulldowns until you can.

BTW, It's far too easy to swing your legs and cheat on pull-ups. Even if you can do enough pull-ups, cable pulldowns are a great way to continue building muscle and keep you honest.
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That's why I like a pull-up assist machine. You're forced to place your legs on a surface, keeps you from swinging them about to gain momentum.
Click to expand...

Yeah, that can work for you. However, when I do pull ups I have to strap a 45lb plate to my waist to get in a good heavy set. 😛
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😛

Just another six months and I might be skinny enough to gloat. 😕
 
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: Amused
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Originally posted by: Amused
Pull-ups are fine. But if you cannot do your body weight yet, just do cable pulldowns until you can.

BTW, It's far too easy to swing your legs and cheat on pull-ups. Even if you can do enough pull-ups, cable pulldowns are a great way to continue building muscle and keep you honest.
Click to expand...

That's why I like a pull-up assist machine. You're forced to place your legs on a surface, keeps you from swinging them about to gain momentum.
Click to expand...

Yeah, that can work for you. However, when I do pull ups I have to strap a 45lb plate to my waist to get in a good heavy set. 😛
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😛

Just another six months and I might be skinny enough to gloat. 😕
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Keep working on it and you'll make it.:thumbsup:

The key to this lifestyle is this:

There is absolutely no valid excuse for missing a gym day except this:

Will exercising make your condition/injury worse?

So hangovers, colds, tiredness, stress, family drama and simple aches and pains are no excuse.
 
pullups are hard to avoid to a massive back. Shoot for 4-6 reps though if you want mass. Strap weight on.

I do pull downs/pull ups, DB Bent Rows, and T-Bar rows for my upper back.

Deadlifts and SL Deadlifts for the rest of it.

If you are just doing pullups, shoot for 50 total....however many sets it takes.
 
Pullups are one of my favorite exercises. It's REALLY hard to see people do them at the gym. I think it's the exercise that I see screwed up the most.....by far.

 
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Are you trying to sculpt your biceps or what? If that's the case reverse grip pull downs are much better.
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I do this:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/WtPullup.html

This:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/CBFrontPulldown.html

And this for my lats each week:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/WtUnderhandChinup.html

Often switching it up with this:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/LatissimusDorsi/WtCloseGripChinup.html

All heavy with a rep range of 6-8
 
I can't do even one pull-up, but working up to it. Do ~160 on the cable pulldowns, but I weigh 190 so still a while to go.
 
Originally posted by: F22 Raptor
Are you trying to sculpt your biceps or what? If that's the case reverse grip pull downs are much better.
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Body-builders should never use the word sculpt... 🙁
 
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