Learn all about proper pull-up form, programming notes, and offer effective variations and alternatives to increase strength and muscle.
If you can do more than 12 bodyweight pull-ups, start with a very light weight and perform two to four weighted sets of roughly eight repetitions. Focus on working up to 12 or more quality reps before adding additional weight. For General Fitness If you simply want to use the weighted p...
We give sample sets and reps and when to move up, but if you feel like you can progress sooner or want to try doing full pull-ups sooner than we recommend, that’s OKAY. This is the slower progression method, where some people will want to do fewer reps and progress to the next le...
Unlike other weight training exercises that you need access to a proper gym to be able to do, pull-ups can be done anywhere you can prop yourself up, hang, and do your sets. Pull-ups: Save you time because as a compound exercise, it activates different muscles at once Can save you m...
Reps and Sets: If you are not strong enough, start out with the assistance from a friend and have them spot you when you attempt the pull-up. They can either lift up on your heels or gently grab you around the waist and assist you. Beginners who can fully execute a pull-up can sta...
How To Do More Pull Ups (10+ Reps) I did a few sets of weighted pull ups with 65 pounds around my waist at the gym recently. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed a guy who was staring at me like I was an alien. He came up to me and asked incredulously, “How did you ...
Complete the prescribed sets and reps in each routine, taking a 60- to 90-second rest between sets during all workouts. Day 1: Push Day 2: Pull Day 3: Push *Perform with plates or with the hardest variation of push-ups you can manage. To modify, use plates or a box. ...
If you are focused on building muscle, add weight once you can bang outsets of 10-12 pull-ups without trouble. But before any of that, you first need to be able to perform the basic pull-up, and here are some ways to get there. ...
For muscular endurance, use lighter weights and higher reps (e.g., 10-12 reps). d. Rest Between Sets Allow adequate rest between sets to ensure you can perform each set with proper form. Typically, 2-3 minutes of rest between sets is sufficient for strength and muscle-building goals. e...
The Lat Pull Down strengthens the biceps, latissimus dorsi, and rear deltoids while strengthening the upper body during the pulling motion. Repetitions are an option when exercising. Commencing with five to fifteen reps, then increasing the number of se...