Apr 6, 2012 8:27 PM:
Full extension is the only way to go, if not you don't hit the muscle the right way. Lock your arms out at the bottom.
Full extension is the only way to go, if not you don't hit the muscle the right way. Lock your arms out at the bottom. -See Less
Dec 2, 2011 12:02 PM:
Very useful data! but don't pull ups work the triceps and trapezius as well? Hmmm...I could be wrong.
Very useful data! but don't pull ups work the triceps and trapezius as well? Hmmm...I could be wrong.-See Less
Nov 14, 2011 4:01 AM:
Go for speed on lite days and slow for heavy days. Also, for fun, if you got the upper body strength to do it. Try what I call, "spider monkey's". Which is where you swing all the up above the pull up bars, do 5 dips, swing back down and repeat. It's a fun and hardcore exercise to do.
Go for speed on lite days and slow for heavy days. Also, for fun, if you got the upper body strength to do it. Try what I call, "spider monkey's". Which is where you swing all the up above the pull up bars, do 5 dips, swing back down and repeat. It's a fun and hardcore exercise to do.-See Less
Jul 22, 2011 3:13 PM:
There are many ways that we can improve our pullups/chinups. If you cannot perform 2-3 reps with your own body weight, you can do it self assisted, like for example using a box,chair or even a gymball to stick your feet on it and only reducing your bodyweight, when you can't go up. Also you can do negatives:...+See More
There are many ways that we can improve our pullups/chinups. If you cannot perform 2-3 reps with your own body weight, you can do it self assisted, like for example using a box,chair or even a gymball to stick your feet on it and only reducing your bodyweight, when you can't go up. Also you can do negatives: jump and then come down slowly. Other one to help you is reverse rows, you can find this exercise here. Good luck and don't quit!-See Less
Jul 22, 2011 2:54 PM:
Great exercise. I remember when I could perform about 15 reps with my legs raised horizontal with my own bodyweight(this was in the early 90's). Now, I may perform only 6-7 reps without raised legs. Long time without practice, loss of strength, too!
Great exercise. I remember when I could perform about 15 reps with my legs raised horizontal with my own bodyweight(this was in the early 90's). Now, I may perform only 6-7 reps without raised legs. Long time without practice, loss of strength, too!-See Less
Jul 12, 2011 4:27 PM:
I need some advice/help. I am weigh at 220 lbs. I love to do pull-ups but I can barely crank out 2 then I rest a min and do 2 more. Is there any other exercise at home I can do to help this? (I workout at home with dumbbells
I need some advice/help. I am weigh at 220 lbs. I love to do pull-ups but I can barely crank out 2 then I rest a min and do 2 more. Is there any other exercise at home I can do to help this? (I workout at home with dumbbells -See Less
Jun 22, 2011 3:40 AM:
This exercise must be included into any workout where the lats are targeted, no matter how heavy you are, there is never an excuse not to be able to perform a good set. If you cant perform a full set, set this as a goal and you will almost definitely see improvements in your lat development!
This exercise must be included into any workout where the lats are targeted, no matter how heavy you are, there is never an excuse not to be able to perform a good set. If you cant perform a full set, set this as a goal and you will almost definitely see improvements in your lat development!-See Less
May 4, 2011 12:22 PM:
if done correctly this exercise is great for building the lats.
if done correctly this exercise is great for building the lats. -See Less
Jan 10, 2011 10:02 AM:
Noquestion hands down best exercise for back. Try finishing every set with a static hold at the top of the motion. I t will makes subsequent sets harder but will really test your will and your lats will be pumped!
Noquestion hands down best exercise for back. Try finishing every set with a static hold at the top of the motion. I t will makes subsequent sets harder but will really test your will and your lats will be pumped!-See Less
Aug 12, 2010 3:25 PM:
Most powerful. but hard to do it right and do it enough reps
Most powerful. but hard to do it right and do it enough reps-See Less
Aug 5, 2010 12:52 AM:
My fav and all time best lat exercise! Just dont cheat by swinging or going too fast. As you get stronger and can do more than 15 or so reps with good form, begin adding weight (via a weight belt) to your pull ups.
My fav and all time best lat exercise! Just dont cheat by swinging or going too fast. As you get stronger and can do more than 15 or so reps with good form, begin adding weight (via a weight belt) to your pull ups. -See Less
Aug 4, 2010 9:03 PM:
medium paced up, slowly down. And squeeze as hard as you can throughout. Excellent lat workout once mastered. 3 or 5 sets until form is sacrificed should suffice to get your back routine off to a start.
medium paced up, slowly down. And squeeze as hard as you can throughout. Excellent lat workout once mastered. 3 or 5 sets until form is sacrificed should suffice to get your back routine off to a start.-See Less
Jul 27, 2010 9:35 AM:
Great for the Lats.
Try doing a 2-sec up and 2-sec down for ultimate results.
Great for the Lats.
Try doing a 2-sec up and 2-sec down for ultimate results.-See Less
May 26, 2010 5:56 PM:
This is good. I like to do with a dip belt, add some weight to it.
This is good. I like to do with a dip belt, add some weight to it.-See Less
May 21, 2010 6:43 PM:
hard to do at first if you're not strong enough. great for building mass
hard to do at first if you're not strong enough. great for building mass-See Less
May 11, 2010 11:39 AM:
After doing this exercise, I can feel my lats exploding. Great mass gaining exercise, focus on negatives.
After doing this exercise, I can feel my lats exploding. Great mass gaining exercise, focus on negatives.-See Less
Apr 1, 2010 5:23 PM:
focus most of your pulling with your index and middle fingers to take the burn off the forearms.save that for the wrist curls that follow ;-) i strap a 14kg DB on when i pull up and i love every rep. sick :-s
focus most of your pulling with your index and middle fingers to take the burn off the forearms.save that for the wrist curls that follow ;-) i strap a 14kg DB on when i pull up and i love every rep. sick :-s-See Less
Mar 3, 2010 2:01 PM:
If you have trouble doing Pull-ups, do as many reps as you can, then immediately do band pull-downs using the same form as a pull-up. This will help to increase your strength and rep count.
If you have trouble doing Pull-ups, do as many reps as you can, then immediately do band pull-downs using the same form as a pull-up. This will help to increase your strength and rep count.-See Less
Feb 23, 2010 11:15 AM:
seperates the men from the boys. This is the absolute best exercise for your lats.
seperates the men from the boys. This is the absolute best exercise for your lats.-See Less
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Apr 6, 2012 8:27 PM: Full extension is the only way to go, if not you don't hit the muscle the right way. Lock your arms out at the bottom.
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Mar 13, 2012 6:05 AM: Pushups, Pullups en Squats. The Three Kings!
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Mar 13, 2012 6:04 AM: Pushups, Pullups
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Feb 10, 2012 7:12 PM: these are great but wider grip means wider back.
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Jan 6, 2012 9:09 AM: One of the best exercises for teens and of course for lats!
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Dec 2, 2011 12:02 PM: Very useful data! but don't pull ups work the triceps and trapezius as well? Hmmm...I could be wrong.
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Tip: Pullups
Nov 14, 2011 4:01 AM: Go for speed on lite days and slow for heavy days. Also, for fun, if you got the upper body strength to do it. Try what I call, "spider monkey's". Which is where you swing all the up above the pull up bars, do 5 dips, swing back down and repeat. It's a fun and hardcore exercise to do.
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Aug 2, 2011 10:33 PM: pull with ur back and not justed ur arms... good day :)
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Jul 22, 2011 3:13 PM: There are many ways that we can improve our pullups/chinups. If you cannot perform 2-3 reps with your own body weight, you can do it self assisted, like for example using a box,chair or even a gymball to stick your feet on it and only reducing your bodyweight, when you can't go up. Also you can do negatives:...+See More
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Review: Pullups
Jul 22, 2011 2:54 PM: Great exercise. I remember when I could perform about 15 reps with my legs raised horizontal with my own bodyweight(this was in the early 90's). Now, I may perform only 6-7 reps without raised legs. Long time without practice, loss of strength, too!
of people found this review helpful
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Jul 12, 2011 4:27 PM: I need some advice/help. I am weigh at 220 lbs. I love to do pull-ups but I can barely crank out 2 then I rest a min and do 2 more. Is there any other exercise at home I can do to help this? (I workout at home with dumbbells
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Tip: Pullups
Jun 22, 2011 3:40 AM: This exercise must be included into any workout where the lats are targeted, no matter how heavy you are, there is never an excuse not to be able to perform a good set. If you cant perform a full set, set this as a goal and you will almost definitely see improvements in your lat development!
of people found this review helpful
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May 4, 2011 12:22 PM: if done correctly this exercise is great for building the lats.
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Jan 12, 2011 8:58 AM: pull ups are the best lat workout
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Jan 10, 2011 10:02 AM: Noquestion hands down best exercise for back. Try finishing every set with a static hold at the top of the motion. I t will makes subsequent sets harder but will really test your will and your lats will be pumped!
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Aug 21, 2010 1:01 AM: weighted pullups are the best for me
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Aug 21, 2010 1:00 AM: weighted pullups is the best for me
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Aug 17, 2010 9:17 PM: no better exercise to sculpt ones back
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Aug 12, 2010 3:25 PM: Most powerful. but hard to do it right and do it enough reps
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Aug 11, 2010 11:29 PM: Better if you have a belt to add weight.
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Aug 5, 2010 12:52 AM: My fav and all time best lat exercise! Just dont cheat by swinging or going too fast. As you get stronger and can do more than 15 or so reps with good form, begin adding weight (via a weight belt) to your pull ups.
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Pullups
Aug 4, 2010 9:03 PM: medium paced up, slowly down. And squeeze as hard as you can throughout. Excellent lat workout once mastered. 3 or 5 sets until form is sacrificed should suffice to get your back routine off to a start.
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Pullups
Jul 27, 2010 9:35 AM: Great for the Lats.
Try doing a 2-sec up and 2-sec down for ultimate results.
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May 26, 2010 5:56 PM: This is good. I like to do with a dip belt, add some weight to it.
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May 21, 2010 6:43 PM: hard to do at first if you're not strong enough. great for building mass
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May 11, 2010 11:39 AM: After doing this exercise, I can feel my lats exploding. Great mass gaining exercise, focus on negatives.
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Apr 6, 2010 4:53 PM: best pulling exercise you can do
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Apr 1, 2010 5:23 PM: focus most of your pulling with your index and middle fingers to take the burn off the forearms.save that for the wrist curls that follow ;-) i strap a 14kg DB on when i pull up and i love every rep. sick :-s
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Pullups
Mar 3, 2010 2:01 PM: If you have trouble doing Pull-ups, do as many reps as you can, then immediately do band pull-downs using the same form as a pull-up. This will help to increase your strength and rep count.
of people found this tip helpful
Tip: Pullups
Feb 23, 2010 11:15 AM: seperates the men from the boys. This is the absolute best exercise for your lats.