In CrossFit, you will find many instances where you need to be able to perform pull-ups. Like we mentioned above, we recommend that you substitute some sort of strict pull-ups instead of kipping until you can do at least five, unbroken strict pull-ups. Familiarizing yourself with a quick...
In the beginning it is always hard, though, pull-ups is the only bodyweight exercise that works primarily your back and biceps and, unless you substitute it with extra weight training these are muscle groups that are very difficult to target otherwise. If you are doing bodyweight training exc...
Assisted pull-ups.Assisted pull-ups can help you perform a real pull-up one day. Just don’t let the assistance get into your head. Still apply maximal intensity to each rep, and always TRY to perform at least 1 real pull-up every week. You can use a machine or bands to perform as...
No problem. Luckily, there's a lot you can do to help yourself get closer to doing that mythical set of "8-10 pull-ups" you see in all those workout programs. Many people treat the lat pull-down or the assisted pull-up machine as an acceptable substitute for the pull-up, or a w...
"Had trouble even doing 1 pulll-up, but this program helps train you by first holding on to the bar if you can't finish 1 pull-up. At first I was a skeptic, but I'm at 5 pull-ups now and still going! I'm a believer!" ...
Barbell rows and pullups do not look anything alike. They are executed with different body positions, joint movements and with different equipment. However, they work the same muscles in your upper back, middle back and arms. Include rows and pullups in
Band Assisted Pull-Ups The pull-up itself is an excellent lat pulldown alternative. It works the same muscles and the same movement pattern. But if you’re looking to substitute the lat pulldown, you’re likely after an exercise that you can do for high reps. Using a band to assist yo...
always be the two primary factors that determine success. You have to spend a lot of time doingpull-upsin order to get good at them. There’s no substitute for hard work. Learn to embrace your pull-up practice and in time you may even learn to love doing pull-ups as much as I do...
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Substitute a short, straight bar for the longer lat bar to work your triceps. Stand facing the bar, then grasp the bar near each end. Face your palms toward the floor. Begin with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle, with your elbows close to your sides and your forearms parallel to...