strive.
pull-ups are one of the hardest and best exercises you can do. being able to pull up your own body weight shows where your physical capabilities are.
so… beginners try just holding your body weight first. more advanced people, 12 is mastery. i’m at 6 full pull-up’s and 1 fake-out. hey, i’m 6’7″ and 240 pounds.
no excuses. all progress is to be celebrated.
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Ms. Simplis
Byron! 6’7 really? Anyways, I have tried to do pull ups before and I thought I was going to pull my arm out of the sockets…Lawwwd have mercy! Do you have any tips?
Shaune
I loathe pull ups! LOL!! Have not mastered ONE on my own. Can do assisted pull ups which still has great benefits too. I’ll get there one day!
bnfitdc
Hi LeShawn and Shaune!
Yep. Pull-ups are no joke. Shaune, you started us off like an expert. In my opinion, the Pull-down Machine is the best start. It’s the reverse of a pull-up and prepares the arm for heavy weight.
Also, the Chin and Dip Machine, Resistance Band Pull-up (my favorite), and the Modified (also called Negative) Pull-up will help you.
LeShawn, the normal build rate is the addition of 1 every couple of weeks. Don’t rush it though.
We’ll all get there.