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Doing 110 pull ups in a row non stop
How does [someone] prepare to do 110 pull ups in a row
Start by recognizing this as an extreme goal. I bet the people achieving >75 pull-ups got there by doing gymnastics or bar calisthenics for ...
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I can't perform a single pull-up
Do slow negatives, start at the top and lower yourself slowly, this is the way most people get strong enough to do their first, clean pull/chin-ups. If you have a rubber band to attach to the bar, ...
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Pull-ups - should I start greasing the groove?
The greasing the groove method of training isn't actually about muscle growth, which is why it seems contradictory to the usual advice about hypertrophy (gettin' bigger).
The greasing the groove ...
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Is doing pull-ups/chin-ups with a backpack full of weights bad?
It doesn't sound bad. I recommend going above five reps for at least some sets, since I find the upper body responds well to higher volume and it's not the worst thing in the world to train some ...
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Will chin ups hit my lats or biceps more?
Chinups (palms towards you) do activate your biceps more, but not at the cost of your lats.
There's a bit of bro-science about pullups/chinups, but if you read a 2010 study in the Journal of Strength ...
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Not able to add reps anymore. 7 reps for push ups, 1 for chin ups, x reps for inverted rows(specific angle)
First of all, we all have to recognize that most people put on strength and muscle more slowly with calisthenics movements compared to weights. I love calisthenics and gymnastic strength training, but ...
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Is full or partial range of motion better for chin-ups?
If you want to use a range of motion you need to use that range of motion. If you don't go all the way to the bottom of a chin-up then you won't grow strength in that end range of motion, you won't ...
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Breaking plateau on grease-the-groove chin-ups
You're not really greasing the groove right now, and greasing the groove may not be the path to your goal.
Six sets of 3-4 pull-ups between squat sets is not greasing the groove--three days a week, ...
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Palms hurt when I do pull ups or chin ups
Years ago, I had a similar experience that actually led to trigger finger. I have only anecdotal evidence, but, I am convinced that doing chin ups was, in some way, related to the cause of my problem....
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Shoulder discomfort after starting StrongLifts
How have you done the chin-ups? Take care that you keep tension all the way during the repetition especially at the bottom of the exercise. Also if you go to wide you can injure your rotator cuff.
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forearm during weighted pull-ups and chin-ups
Yes, you can perform grip work as suggested by Alec. In the meantime consider using straps or at least chalk for hands to increase friction and combination of the two would improve your 'feel' in a ...
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Does the magnitude of your grip on a pullup bar affect how hard or easy it is to do pullups
Yes, having a better grip makes pull-ups a lot easier, and increases the number you can do, often dramatically.
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Is doing pull-ups/chin-ups with a backpack full of weights bad?
If you are not feeling pain, there is no reason to be concerned. Dip belts are good, you can also buy a weighted vest. That way the weight is more evenly distributed.
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How can I reconcile the need for rest with "greasing the groove" on pull ups?
on the question about the seemingly contradictory practices of recovery but also frequent GtG, this article has some good info:
http://breakingmuscle.com/strength-conditioning/greasing-the-groove-how-...
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Why I can't do pull ups/chin ups properly however I am lifting heavy weight and also doing lots of push ups
"however I am lifting heavy weight and also doing lots of push ups"
Lets have a look at the movements that would help with being able to achieve a pull up:
Pullups - Unable to do it properly even a ...
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Why are chin-ups harder than pull-ups?
Because chin ups are not pull ups.
A pull up is, as the word says pulling up, straight up. The faster way from point A to point B is a straight line most of the time. And a pull up is just that a ...
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On the grip of chin ups
By far the biggest different in grip variations in chin-ups and pull-ups is that between using a pronated (palms facing forward) grip and a supinated (palms facing backward) grip. Grip width often ...
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Why might assisted chin-ups not be recommended to build up to unassisted ones?
The issue with band-assisted pullups/chinups is that the band does not provide constant supporting force throughout the range of motion. However, if the "most difficult" part for you is at the bottom, ...
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Why might assisted chin-ups not be recommended to build up to unassisted ones?
Well to get right to the point, he is wrong.
Resistance band assisted pull-ups and chin-ups are a great way to train for unassited pull-ups or chin-ups. If you want to be able to do for example chin-...
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Is doing pull-ups/chin-ups with a backpack full of weights bad?
The only problem I can think of is one of weight distribution, once you add more and more you'll be shifting you're center of mass changing what muscles the exercise affects.
I'd suggest using a ...
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Best protocol for self assisted pull-ups?
What is the best speed? On exrx, the lady takes about two seconds for
one full rep (up + down). When I concentrate on pulling with my
arms/shoulders mostly, I take about ten seconds. When I do it ...
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Is it safe to suddenly add more weight to weighted pull-ups and dips?
If it's harmful for the spine, it will let you know in the form of pain or exhaustion.
Since you're working with weights less than 100kg, there generally isn't much reason to believe that your back ...
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Does the magnitude of your grip on a pullup bar affect how hard or easy it is to do pullups
Gripping tight would also create tension in your body, which helps for exciting the CNS. Here is a link: http://www.rdlfitness.com/use-a-tight-grip/
It would get your grip stronger, it would increase ...
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forearm during weighted pull-ups and chin-ups
Yes. This is a normal problem to have, but one that is easily (but slowly) fixed by simply taking 5 minutes or so every workout to do some grip work.
For instance, if you're doing deadlifts, do some ...
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Working out at the playground?
Actually, gymless training has been a trend for a few years. There is a growing amount of information available in books, DVDs, and the internet about this kind of training, under the names of "...
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Pull-ups - should I start greasing the groove?
You can increase pull-ups in multiple ways, I can do about 3 sets of pull-ups with 40kg (88lbs) added weight now (and about 12-14 sets of 10-12 pull-ups of bodyweight).
Here are some exercises that ...
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Why can't i do pull ups And Why i feel loss of hearing after push ups?
Technically speaking, that's two questions and you should split them apart, but they're also likely pretty easy to answer.
Chin-ups and Pull-ups use the same muscles, but at different intensities. ...
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Why I can't do pull ups/chin ups properly however I am lifting heavy weight and also doing lots of push ups
Working out six days a week, week in and week out seems to me like it could be a problem. Your body needs time to rest as well. I think at the very least if you are pushing yourself to new goals you ...
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Why I can't do pull ups/chin ups properly however I am lifting heavy weight and also doing lots of push ups
Pull-ups are a fantastic exercise but it is a hump to get over before you can do them. If your gym has an assisted machine, try that. Or just place a chair behind where your bar is, hang from the bar ...
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