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buffalo
05-18-2009, 01:08 AM
My trainer had me try to do a pullup the other day. I couldn't even do one. :(

I would like to be able to do at least one. What can I do to strengthen the right muscles so that I can work up to doing a pullup? :confused:
Gator
05-18-2009, 01:56 AM
My trainer had me try to do a pullup the other day. I couldn't even do one. :(

I would like to be able to do at least one. What can I do to strengthen the right muscles so that I can work up to doing a pullup? :confused:

Use a chair to help assist you thru a few. After a bit you will gain the strength to do a few on your own.
Big B
05-18-2009, 02:14 AM
^bump...work your way uo to it...strengthening lat pull and secondary (biceps) muscles...lowering your bodyfat makes easy as well
Kragon
05-18-2009, 02:23 AM
I Would say dont even think about pullups for a bit. Work on yer biceps and back for a while as the others said, like lat pulldowns, hammer strenghts are also reallygood, before long youll be able to do 1 full rep, tehn you'll be able to do 4 then 8 then 10,, the 1st time you are able to do 1 full pullup will feel awsome!, trust me, Ive been there, just take your time :) dont worry about pullups for now, and just work on gettin' yer biceps, and back muscles strong :)

-k
Big B
05-18-2009, 05:44 AM
if you got a weight assisted machine or someone to help you then yes, keep doing pullups...it'll work on the muscles (core) that keep the body stabilizes while performing the exercise plus muscle memory which help stimulate the mind’s adaptation process...just what I stated earlier the more you do something, the better you'll get...like what Kragon said, strength is the key
BIG-K
05-18-2009, 11:15 AM
I can do a bunch of them, but we have a weight assisted machine. :)
Buck Wild
05-18-2009, 12:39 PM
I can do a bunch of them, but we have a weight assisted machine. :)

Its hard for us big boys to do them aint it K...
Gator
05-18-2009, 12:49 PM
The PX 90 on back day is about 45 min of just different kind of pull ups. I was talking to a buddy thats done the program and he said his max was 140 pull ups on time. Now thats insane
Big B
05-18-2009, 02:13 PM
The PX 90 on back day is about 45 min of just different kind of pull ups. I was talking to a buddy thats done the program and he said his max was 140 pull ups on time. Now thats insane

let me get this straight....he did 140 without stopping? full reps?
Gator
05-18-2009, 02:34 PM
let me get this straight....he did 140 without stopping? full reps?

No. Total of 140 reps. in about 45 min. I think each exercise you get about 2.5 min then move to another one. There's a chest back and legs and back. So its broken up I watch a little of it.It goes from a back exercise to a chest exercise non stop.
buffalo
05-18-2009, 02:51 PM
if you got a weight assisted machine

I hate to ask, but what is a weight assisted machine? :o:confused:

Its hard for us big boys to do them aint it K...

I guess I can't use that excuse. I just use the wimpy girl excuse. :p
BIG-K
05-18-2009, 02:57 PM
Its hard for us big boys to do them aint it K...
Yes it is my friend...yes it is.

I hate to ask, but what is a weight assisted machine? :o:confused:It is a machine with a chin up bar and a dip station made into one. It has weights on it like any other machine, so if you weigh 125lbs and you select 100lbs then your only doing 25lbs.
buffalo
05-18-2009, 03:07 PM
It is a machine with a chin up bar and a dip station made into one. It has weights on it like any other machine, so if you weigh 125lbs and you select 100lbs then your only doing 25lbs.

Ah. Nope. We don't have anything like that... And I am going to be working out at home this summer..... so I REALLY won't have access to anything like that. :rolleyes:
BIG-K
05-18-2009, 03:17 PM
Ah. Nope. We don't have anything like that... And I am going to be working out at home this summer..... so I REALLY won't have access to anything like that. :rolleyes:If you have a spotter grab the bar and lock your feet togeather then have your spotter pick up on your legs to help you.
Kragon
05-18-2009, 07:55 PM
P90x is Nutz yo.. the program works, but the people that sell it.. one work.. MWAY!
Gator
05-18-2009, 08:18 PM
P90x is Nutz yo.. the program works, but the people that sell it.. one work.. MWAY!

F*ck ya it is Im was going threw some of the workouts WOW talk about intense.the plyometric program looks like :puke: city its nicknamed the beast it has over 30 explosive jumping moves. Im pretty pumped Im going to work on my cardio for a little bit before jumping into this shit.
Big B
05-19-2009, 08:59 AM
Ah. Nope. We don't have anything like that... And I am going to be working out at home this summer..... so I REALLY won't have access to anything like that. :rolleyes:

Have someone spot you and I promise you keep working on it and you'll be better at it quick...
buffalo
05-20-2009, 09:11 PM
P90x is Nutz yo.. the program works, but the people that sell it.. one work.. MWAY!

F*ck ya it is Im was going threw some of the workouts WOW talk about intense.the plyometric program looks like :puke: city its nicknamed the beast it has over 30 explosive jumping moves. Im pretty pumped Im going to work on my cardio for a little bit before jumping into this shit.

Okay boys, tell me more about P90x! Someone was just telling me about it today so I can here to find out more! So it's good? What is it exactly? Just a DVD with home workout routines? What equipment do I need for it?

Sounds like I might be able to get a free copy of it.... :cool:

I was thinking that it sounded pretty good, but if you guys are talking about how hard it is, maybe I won't be able to handle it. :o