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pullup

  1. spartacus

    AusBB pullup and chinup comps

    AusBB pullup thread. Each rep needs to be full range, and clip posted. Here is example of good form https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34KzCLEgxCM Pullups (overhand) straight bar Taurus 22 reps, straight bar, 2 Aug. 2015, 98kg bodyweight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLkrnQ0t-Y...
  2. spartacus

    2015 AusBB Pullup competition

    2015 AusBB pullup thread. Each rep needs to be full range, and clip posted. Straight bar preferred, but only if available in gym. Here is example of good form https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34KzCLEgxCM Also, there has to be a slight pause at bottom with arms fully length stretch...
  3. A

    Pullup Progress And Improvement Thread

    A thread to continue progress and improvement on strict pullups. Both bodyweight and weighted. Discuss and log your progress on what is a definative strength benchmark and arguably the best upper back excersise you can do. The goal is to help motivate people to improve full range...
  4. H

    Pullup / Chinups - Increasing Reps

    Hi, I'm seeking advice or even a basic program for increasing pullup reps, and additionally what is a realistic goal for pullup reps?. I'm referring to controlled good form with a wide overhand grip pullups, not kipping or super speed etc. I can currently do 12 good form slowish pullups but...
  5. bams_101

    Pushup and Pullup Conditioning

    A little while ago Martin Rooney put an article up about 100 pushups in 4 minutes (T NATION 4-Minute Push-Up Test) but I thought the addition of pullups would make a big difference. So I've been adding this challenge to the end of my Speed Bench session to increase work capacity. Either 100...
  6. NightFallTech

    Pullup bar

    ok, so i've decided the barbell etc for primary lifts isn't going to work at home and i'll be still going to the gym 3x per week for my main exercises and doing conditioning at home, however i'd love to be able to do pullups and use my rings for inverted rows etc at home. A doorway pullup bar...
  7. NightFallTech

    Custom Fabrication for pullup bars in Aus?

    Custom Fabrication (monkey bars for powertec rack) as per Custom Made Texas-Strength Monkey Chin/Pull up Bar - Bodybuilding.com Forums Is there anyone in Australia that could produce something similar of decent quality for a good price?, this would definitely resolve one limitation of the...
  8. Goosey

    Pull-up or pull down?

    Which one is a question asked a lot. I think the fundamental difference between the two is leverage. The chinup keeps you honest. Pulling yourselves up towards the bar and pulling ones bodyweight up in a straight line is a rugged task where fatigue can appear very quickly. Over time I think...
  9. F

    closed gym - have only pullup bar for tommorows back/bi workout

    my back/bi workout looks normally like this Weighted Chins 3x4-6 BB Rows 3x6-8 Deadlifts 3x8-10 Pulldowns reverse grip 2x20 Cable Rows 2x10-12 BB Curl 4x8-12 but just a moment ago i got information that my gym will be closed till tuesday. at home ive got only pullup bar. can...
  10. Goosey

    Chin-up, pull-up

    To find the best grip width Supinate and clench your hands, pull your shoulder blades back and down, and pull your elbows down. Your upper arms should be just past parallel to your torso. Your fists will be at shoulder height or even a bit lower and your fist should be around shoulder width...
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