Assited Pull-Ups

[iron addict]

It's common for new trainees, heavier trainees, and trainees that do other lifts prior to doing their pull-ups to have a hard time getting enough reps. Some people just do pull-downs instead, other use the gravitron. But....but if you really just want to do pull-ups instead? Get a few jump-stretch bands and you can.

It's simple, choke a band (a monster mini, or a light is enough for most people) around the pull-up bar, and put your feet in the bottom of the band. BAM! now you can get the reps you want. Another plus is the resistance curve of the band is just about what your bodies is for the movement.

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[Budlite74]

I talk to alot of people who do not want to do pull-ups because there is not a section in the gym, or the #1 reason, they are too tired and cant get all the reps they want ... so yea .. get a spotter to help

[live2lift]

The reason most people dont do them is the same reason those same people dont do squats, deadlifts or any other taxing movement. They are weak minded and downright lazy. You'll hear all kinds of wonderful excuses, but most of them are b.s. You'll never get to doing reps unless you start with one.

On a lighter note though, I agree that weight assisted is a good way to start as long as youre progressing.

[Colossus]

Actually i have a good dead lift, and a sick bent over barbell row......i woukd like to think my back is quite solid. Im weighing in at 240lbs. Heres a little secret.....i prabably cant do 15 pullups in a row.

[live2lift]

Originally Posted by Colossus

Actually i have a good dead lift, and a sick bent over barbell row......i woukd like to think my back is quite solid. Im weighing in at 240lbs. Heres a little secret.....i prabably cant do 15 pullups in a row.

I'm not really refferring to doing any excercise with that high of a rep count, just doing the excercise in general. I usually stick with 5-6 rep range and add weight as necessary.

[MR .T]

I squat around 650 deadlift 585 and I cant do strict pullups for reps. I bounce off my toes at the bottom. im just over 300lbs.

[iron addict]

Originally Posted by MR .T

I squat around 650 deadlift 585 and I cant do strict pullups for reps. I bounce off my toes at the bottom. im just over 300lbs.

Pretty common with big guys, even extremely strong big guys like yourself.

IA

[man4stamina]

pull ups kill my shoulder, it was dislocated 2 years ago and doesnt seem any better

[-2z-]

When I couldn't get very many reps on pull ups, I put the exercise first or second on back day, then did 8sets of 3 reps....adding weight as I reached my rep goals. After a while I could do em for 12 or so reps. Plus it did great stuff for my upper back and rear delts.

[AthleticMuscle]

The band-assisted pull-ups are great, especially if you are training alone.

I personally prefer the partner-assisted variation though. This way you can have your partner help you on the concentric and then do the eccentric on your own. I've found this leads to faster increases in strength.