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I’ve been obsessed with pull ups for a decade now. I train pull ups just as I do my squat, bench and deadlift. Pull ups are a primary strength exercise I train them with low rep sets using bands, chains, and other unique loading options specifically with an EZ... show more

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Draco Draco3 months ago

Those are pull downs… pull ups are difficult

RANCH3 months ago

You do those pull downs like Fred Flintstone lmao. You are a beast though.

OttoravErotte3 months ago

So I guess your deadlift is a squat and your squat is a deadlift

Todd Wilson3 months ago

I’ve told people for 3 decades now… Take your Super Duper bench program from Captain Bench Press… apply it to pull ups. It’s not an assistance movement.

HMN AIDE2 months ago

It looks like you've outgrown that machine

Fredo3 months ago

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥

PH-OH-ZY3 months ago

Behind the neck, scap holds with the lat pulldown into normal pull down to exhaust is prime tho

DANTHEMAN3 months ago

Uh, those are pulldowns…

berry3 months ago

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Sooooo I just saw all the workout critics 🤡 on my butterfly pull-ups. Butterfly pull-ups are done in CrossFit workouts and should not be done unless you have good shoulder mobility and can complete at least 5 strict pull ups without fatigue. I also train strict pull ups during other training sessions. Always make sure you go down all the way to straighten your arms before pulling up again. And chin over the bar at the top. But more importantly I encourage everyone no matter how old you are or what level fitness you are at, always try to train and exercise to stay strong and healthy so you can live your best life and be the best version of you. Don’t sit on the couch and be a hater. We have enough of that!

Sooooo I just saw all the workout critics 🤡 on my butterfly pull-ups. Butterfly pull-ups are done in CrossFit workouts and should not be done unless you have good shoulder mobility and can complete at least 5 strict pull ups without fatigue. I also train strict pull ups during other training sessions. Always make sure you go down all the way to straighten your arms before pulling up again. And chin over the bar at the top. But more importantly I encourage everyone no matter how old you are or what level fitness you are at, always try to train and exercise to stay strong and healthy so you can live your best life and be the best version of you. Don’t sit on the couch and be a hater. We have enough of that!

Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸

2,076,206 views • 3 years ago

11:24. Pull ups cooked me. I thought I was being smart by trying to do one at a time with no kipping. By the end I had nothing left for these. Push ups were cake. Key to a good time is probably just focusing on pull ups to train.

11:24. Pull ups cooked me. I thought I was being smart by trying to do one at a time with no kipping. By the end I had nothing left for these. Push ups were cake. Key to a good time is probably just focusing on pull ups to train.

Clay Travis

292,700 views • 1 year ago

Make pull ups a primary exercise. Train all sets to failure and vary your grip every workout to hit different angles. When I started I could only do 1 rep per set so I did 50 sets of 1 rep until my body adapted. Today my typical session looks like 12, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6 reps for 50 total. A few notes for elite form: > Keep your entire core tight through every rep up and down. > Feel your lats pulling on your abs on the way up. > Exhale on exertion and inhale on the descent. Mix in negatives occasionally for controlled slow descents that build serious strength. The pull up builds a thick back, v-taper, grip, core and delts all in one movement. A hard body demands pull ups.

Make pull ups a primary exercise. Train all sets to failure and vary your grip every workout to hit different angles. When I started I could only do 1 rep per set so I did 50 sets of 1 rep until my body adapted. Today my typical session looks like 12, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6 reps for 50 total. A few notes for elite form: > Keep your entire core tight through every rep up and down. > Feel your lats pulling on your abs on the way up. > Exhale on exertion and inhale on the descent. Mix in negatives occasionally for controlled slow descents that build serious strength. The pull up builds a thick back, v-taper, grip, core and delts all in one movement. A hard body demands pull ups.

Robert ₿reedlove

330,039 views • 5 months ago

People always ask me how I’m so good at pull ups given I’m 280+ pounds. My simple answer is bc I started treating them and training them just like my barbell strength exercises. Here are 3 variations to improve muscle density and strength The key IMO got real density should start at training muscles at end range. There are 3 approaches that I use and that I program for others. First, you’ll see a traditional rep. The important thing is the rep is using full range of motion. The traditional rep allows me to utilize the stretch shortening cycle to improve my elastic strength. Next, you’ll see me using Deadhang Pull Ups. Think of this like a paused rep on bench or squat. You are eliminating the stretch shortening cycle and improving rate of force development WHILE your feet are suspended and the lats are fully loaded and have tension. This is a key distinction from the 3rd approach Power Pull Up. This is the same idea the I use on the Power Row, or some may be more familiar with the Pendlay Row. The difference you will see is I’m standing on a pad. This allows me to pause at the bottom BUT my lats are lengthened but UNLOADED. There’s no weight or tension when I start and initiate my pull up. You’ll even see I remove my fingers completely got each rep Using the all together in an intelligent program that organizes stress and variation appropriately is the key to maxing your pull up potential.

People always ask me how I’m so good at pull ups given I’m 280+ pounds. My simple answer is bc I started treating them and training them just like my barbell strength exercises. Here are 3 variations to improve muscle density and strength The key IMO got real density should start at training muscles at end range. There are 3 approaches that I use and that I program for others. First, you’ll see a traditional rep. The important thing is the rep is using full range of motion. The traditional rep allows me to utilize the stretch shortening cycle to improve my elastic strength. Next, you’ll see me using Deadhang Pull Ups. Think of this like a paused rep on bench or squat. You are eliminating the stretch shortening cycle and improving rate of force development WHILE your feet are suspended and the lats are fully loaded and have tension. This is a key distinction from the 3rd approach Power Pull Up. This is the same idea the I use on the Power Row, or some may be more familiar with the Pendlay Row. The difference you will see is I’m standing on a pad. This allows me to pause at the bottom BUT my lats are lengthened but UNLOADED. There’s no weight or tension when I start and initiate my pull up. You’ll even see I remove my fingers completely got each rep Using the all together in an intelligent program that organizes stress and variation appropriately is the key to maxing your pull up potential.

Official Strength Debates

91,696 views • 6 months ago

People always ask me how I’m so good at pull ups given I’m 280+ pounds. My simple answer is bc I started treating them and training them just like my barbell strength exercises. Here are 3 variations to improve muscle density and strength The key IMO got real density should start at training muscles at end range. There are 3 approaches that I use and that I program for others. First, you’ll see a traditional rep. The important thing is the rep is using full range of motion. The traditional rep allows me to utilize the stretch shortening cycle to improve my elastic strength. Next, you’ll see me using Deadhang Pull Ups. Think of this like a paused rep on bench or squat. You are eliminating the stretch shortening cycle and improving rate of force development WHILE your feet are suspended and the lats are fully loaded and have tension. This is a key distinction from the 3rd approach Power Pull Up. This is the same idea the I use on the Power Row, or some may be more familiar with the Pendlay Row. The difference you will see is I’m standing on a pad. This allows me to pause at the bottom BUT my lats are lengthened but UNLOADED. There’s no weight or tension when I start and initiate my pull up. You’ll even see I remove my fingers completely got each rep Using the all together in an intelligent program that organizes stress and variation appropriately is the key to maxing your pull up potential.

People always ask me how I’m so good at pull ups given I’m 280+ pounds. My simple answer is bc I started treating them and training them just like my barbell strength exercises. Here are 3 variations to improve muscle density and strength The key IMO got real density should start at training muscles at end range. There are 3 approaches that I use and that I program for others. First, you’ll see a traditional rep. The important thing is the rep is using full range of motion. The traditional rep allows me to utilize the stretch shortening cycle to improve my elastic strength. Next, you’ll see me using Deadhang Pull Ups. Think of this like a paused rep on bench or squat. You are eliminating the stretch shortening cycle and improving rate of force development WHILE your feet are suspended and the lats are fully loaded and have tension. This is a key distinction from the 3rd approach Power Pull Up. This is the same idea the I use on the Power Row, or some may be more familiar with the Pendlay Row. The difference you will see is I’m standing on a pad. This allows me to pause at the bottom BUT my lats are lengthened but UNLOADED. There’s no weight or tension when I start and initiate my pull up. You’ll even see I remove my fingers completely got each rep Using the all together in an intelligent program that organizes stress and variation appropriately is the key to maxing your pull up potential.

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32,362 views • 1 month ago

Chin-ups feel easier than pull-ups for a reason. It’s not just grip — it’s anatomy. In a chin-up (underhand grip): - Your biceps line up better with the force → they actually help pull - Your elbows stay in front of your chest → pecs assist with stabilization Result? The load gets shared, so the movement feels smoother and you can usually do more reps. Save this if you train back 👇

Chin-ups feel easier than pull-ups for a reason. It’s not just grip — it’s anatomy. In a chin-up (underhand grip): - Your biceps line up better with the force → they actually help pull - Your elbows stay in front of your chest → pecs assist with stabilization Result? The load gets shared, so the movement feels smoother and you can usually do more reps. Save this if you train back 👇

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35,751 views • 13 days ago

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Just started focusing a little on upper body work. Last year I could barely do one pull-up. Starting this journey to 10 now this year at 5 (kinda weak) underhand grip pull-ups. Before my implants I found 12 easy. Ever since I’ve have struggled getting 5-7. #fitness #pullups

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Liz Katz

122,021 views • 3 years ago

Started today with sets of 5 on pull ups. This angle makes me look kinda thick and now it makes sense why I no longer wear a small. 👏

Started today with sets of 5 on pull ups. This angle makes me look kinda thick and now it makes sense why I no longer wear a small. 👏

CountryTash

15,953 views • 8 months ago

♦️Myron & Ryad COOK a low-IQ, ego-lifting gym bro for asking which of the two benches more!😭💀 “N*gga you’re fat! You can’t do 5 pull ups! ‘I bench 315lbs’, okay but you weigh 315lbs and what? STFU! No bench is valid if you don’t have visible abdominals btw..”

♦️Myron & Ryad COOK a low-IQ, ego-lifting gym bro for asking which of the two benches more!😭💀 “N*gga you’re fat! You can’t do 5 pull ups! ‘I bench 315lbs’, okay but you weigh 315lbs and what? STFU! No bench is valid if you don’t have visible abdominals btw..”

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Back on the grind 💪🏽 with a cool plug at the end ☺️ Weighted pull-ups with 50 lbs. Sets of 10 reps alternating pull-up with toes to bar. Add weight, build power! Testing the strength after a month away from the gym. Goes to show that discipline and consistency travel and

Back on the grind 💪🏽 with a cool plug at the end ☺️ Weighted pull-ups with 50 lbs. Sets of 10 reps alternating pull-up with toes to bar. Add weight, build power! Testing the strength after a month away from the gym. Goes to show that discipline and consistency travel and

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23,078 views • 1 year ago

First superset today. I now do my strength training during work breaks. This was in 1 minute, 43 seconds. I sped up the breaks. 20 kg (44 lb) vest Dips and Pull Ups for strength Jump Squats for power

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12,872 views • 4 months ago

I don’t love programming in a way that feels like it limits or boxing you in For that reason I like prescriptions like this, try it on your next pull up session 12x2 weighted pull ups Then do sets of 4 body weight only until you can’t anymore I ended up at a total of 40 reps

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20,945 views • 8 months ago

Good morning fam!! #mission22 pushups are done and I’ve been adding pull ups in occasionally 💪 My goal today was to finally hit 22 slow and even pull ups and believe it when I say that was a difficult set🥵 you’ll see at the end where I began to struggle 😅 MegaRem3d Witchy Mama PoT 🍀💨 Ghost Jasper4420

Good morning fam!! #mission22 pushups are done and I’ve been adding pull ups in occasionally 💪 My goal today was to finally hit 22 slow and even pull ups and believe it when I say that was a difficult set🥵 you’ll see at the end where I began to struggle 😅 MegaRem3d Witchy Mama PoT 🍀💨 Ghost Jasper4420

Yooper_Viking

34,900 views • 1 day ago

I finally figured out the muscle up! My technique isn’t perfect but I can do it and I’ll keep working on it. A year ago I was using bands to do full range pull ups, now I can add up to 25kg (55lbs) to my weight. Keep going. 💪

I finally figured out the muscle up! My technique isn’t perfect but I can do it and I’ll keep working on it. A year ago I was using bands to do full range pull ups, now I can add up to 25kg (55lbs) to my weight. Keep going. 💪

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25,759 views • 2 months ago

In less than 4 weeks, I am going to be 50 years old. When I turned 40, I could not do a single pull-up, or even hang from a bar, and my push-ups were ugly AF. It can be done!

In less than 4 weeks, I am going to be 50 years old. When I turned 40, I could not do a single pull-up, or even hang from a bar, and my push-ups were ugly AF. It can be done!

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1,246,968 views • 3 years ago

BUT, you can be less of a dick by just facing backwards on a preacher CURL bench and not occupying the Lat Pull machine if you’re in a busy public gym. Not as bad as curling in the squat rack - but almost.

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48,173 views • 20 days ago

Upper back and OHP Weighted pull ups 2.5kg 2 sets Weighted chin ups extra 5kg 2 set Rows Biceps OHP was 3 set. 2 X5 @ 35kg Decided I'm going to try and throw in a low volume heavier day for the overhead press just to see how that goes. 4 days rest before bench again.

Upper back and OHP Weighted pull ups 2.5kg 2 sets Weighted chin ups extra 5kg 2 set Rows Biceps OHP was 3 set. 2 X5 @ 35kg Decided I'm going to try and throw in a low volume heavier day for the overhead press just to see how that goes. 4 days rest before bench again.

TheGymDance.

15,101 views • 7 months ago