Comments on: Pull-ups!

By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:34:40 +0000

Katrina,
if you can’t do a “real” pullup…try modifying it by jumping up (instead of a dead hang). Another modification is to use what look like giant rubberbands which loop around the pullupbar.
Then (with someone elses help) you can pit one foot in the band and use it to lessen resistance. I’ve been working on my pullups for six months (3x per week). I’ve gone from being able to do literally nothing to being able to do 5 solid jump ups followed by 5 almost solid jump ups. The reality is even though you won’t see immediate progress if you keep trying consistently you will eventually see improvement. Best of luck and keep trying. -Pete

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:51:28 +0000

I’m only 14 yrs old and I aint no weakling but pull ups is one thing I can’t do and I don’t know why. With a machine I lift 110lbs and I weigh 130lbs so I don’t get it. Got any ideas!

By: scott

scott — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:08:10 +0000

i dont think ppl looking at this sight can do pullups , including me