Comments on: Get BACK to Basics…with Pull-Ups http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/ A Weight Loss Blog with Fitness, Health, and Diet Tips Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:58:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12661 Israel Lagares Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:52:33 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12661 haha. haha.

]]> By: Paul B http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12619 Paul B Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:01:09 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12619 I don't know about beast! I think the fact I only weigh 11 and a half stone helps a bit. Give me some free-weights and I look like a baby. I don’t know about beast! I think the fact I only weigh 11 and a half stone helps a bit. Give me some free-weights and I look like a baby.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12573 Israel Lagares Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:59:19 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12573 Damn, 20 pull ups, I cant even do 1 yet! Beast status! Damn, 20 pull ups, I cant even do 1 yet! Beast status!

]]> By: Paul B http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12571 Paul B Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:56:42 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12571 Now we're talking, pull-ups (along with push-ups ad sit-ups) are my all time favourite exercise. To make life a little more difficult for when you can manage 20-30 normal pull-ups without straining I like to combine the top of the pull-up with a leg lift. You get to feel that across your whole upper body. Now we’re talking, pull-ups (along with push-ups ad sit-ups) are my all time favourite exercise.

To make life a little more difficult for when you can manage 20-30 normal pull-ups without straining I like to combine the top of the pull-up with a leg lift. You get to feel that across your whole upper body.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12398 Israel Lagares Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:01:19 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12398 I am a long way a way from using weighted vests for pull ups. I have my own fat weight to use for now. I am a long way a way from using weighted vests for pull ups. I have my own fat weight to use for now.

]]> By: Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12387 Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:52:57 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12387 I totally relate to this Israel. Last year I always worked out in the gym and stuck to the weights. I pretty much ignored bodyweight exercises such as pull ups and press ups for the full year. However, this year I decided that I want to mix up my workout routine and try and do more bodyweight training. As a result this month I have avoided the gym and been doing a bodyweight routine that I put together myself. It involves both press ups/push ups and pull ups/chin ups (both wide grip and close grip). When I started they were very tough but one of the things I like about bodyweight exercises is that you gain strength quite quickly and make a lot of progress in a short period of time. One additional tip I have is that when the pull ups get a little easier try wearing a weighted vest or rucksack. You can keep adding weight over time and before you know it you will have developed a very impressive pull up. I totally relate to this Israel. Last year I always worked out in the gym and stuck to the weights. I pretty much ignored bodyweight exercises such as pull ups and press ups for the full year. However, this year I decided that I want to mix up my workout routine and try and do more bodyweight training. As a result this month I have avoided the gym and been doing a bodyweight routine that I put together myself. It involves both press ups/push ups and pull ups/chin ups (both wide grip and close grip). When I started they were very tough but one of the things I like about bodyweight exercises is that you gain strength quite quickly and make a lot of progress in a short period of time. One additional tip I have is that when the pull ups get a little easier try wearing a weighted vest or rucksack. You can keep adding weight over time and before you know it you will have developed a very impressive pull up.

]]> By: zantrex 3 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12379 zantrex 3 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:15:20 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12379 i didnt know they worked out your back that much. maybe its time i get back to doing them pullups o_O -mikey i didnt know they worked out your back that much. maybe its time i get back to doing them pullups o_O
-mikey

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12301 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12301 Well, I don't go to the gym, so I don't have access to that machine but I have used it before. I like how it helps you go through the motion. Thanks for the article Mike! Well, I don’t go to the gym, so I don’t have access to that machine but I have used it before. I like how it helps you go through the motion. Thanks for the article Mike!

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12300 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:43:10 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12300 How'd you know i'd post a vid!!! How’d you know i’d post a vid!!!

]]> By: 365 Fit http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12298 365 Fit Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:26:13 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12298 I love pull-ups, or at least I love trying to do pull ups. My back and upper body workouts use pull-ups. I will admit I have to cheat to do them because I am not strong enough to do it all the way, but I am making progress. I never have to wait to do pull-ups which adds to their awesomeness. I love pull-ups, or at least I love trying to do pull ups. My back and upper body workouts use pull-ups. I will admit I have to cheat to do them because I am not strong enough to do it all the way, but I am making progress. I never have to wait to do pull-ups which adds to their awesomeness.

]]> By: Michael Aspiotes http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12297 Michael Aspiotes Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:24:35 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12297 Some great advice being posted here...let me again stress that the pull-up assist machine, AKA Gravitron, is an excellent tool from which to form pull-up strength...don't be embarrassed to use the Gravitron...bottom line: if you can't do a single pull-up, you have to build strength! Whether you build strength with bands or with a machine doesn't matter...just start somewhere. The rewards are worth it...Isreal, you're a former Marine: one of the Few, the Proud...now I challenge you to be one of the Few, the Proud who actually does pull-ups. ;) Some great advice being posted here…let me again stress that the pull-up assist machine, AKA Gravitron, is an excellent tool from which to form pull-up strength…don’t be embarrassed to use the Gravitron…bottom line: if you can’t do a single pull-up, you have to build strength! Whether you build strength with bands or with a machine doesn’t matter…just start somewhere. The rewards are worth it…Isreal, you’re a former Marine: one of the Few, the Proud…now I challenge you to be one of the Few, the Proud who actually does pull-ups. ;)

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12296 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:54:55 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12296 Thanks Vic, I just checked them out. But which one do I get??? Also, thanks for the advice. That combined with Muata's advice should get me going and on the road to performing a set of 5 pull ups soon. Thanks Vic, I just checked them out. But which one do I get???

Also, thanks for the advice. That combined with Muata’s advice should get me going and on the road to performing a set of 5 pull ups soon.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12295 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:54:02 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12295 I used to be able to pop out like 10 pull ups. I used to be able to pop out like 10 pull ups.

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12294 Vic Magary Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:49:34 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12294 I love pull ups! I get my assist bands from www.jumpstretch.com for clients still building pull up strength. Another option when training the pull up is to use a bar low enough that your feet touch the ground with knees bent; use your legs as little as possible, but as much as needed to get you over the bar. Also, try negative reps to help build initial pull up strength; use a box or other step to get you to the top position (chin over the bar) then lower yourself to arms fully extended as slow as possible. Train hard and get pulling! I love pull ups! I get my assist bands from http://www.jumpstretch.com for clients still building pull up strength. Another option when training the pull up is to use a bar low enough that your feet touch the ground with knees bent; use your legs as little as possible, but as much as needed to get you over the bar. Also, try negative reps to help build initial pull up strength; use a box or other step to get you to the top position (chin over the bar) then lower yourself to arms fully extended as slow as possible. Train hard and get pulling!

]]> By: Jason http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12291 Jason Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:22:31 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12291 Pull-ups are a son-of-a-gun man. I have never been able to do many if any. I can run 50 miles but a pull up is hard. Pull-ups are a son-of-a-gun man. I have never been able to do many if any. I can run 50 miles but a pull up is hard.

]]> By: Muata http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12290 Muata Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:18:19 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12290 Israel, don't mention it bro. If it wasn't for youtube and the googoobs of exercise videos on there, I would no nothing about kettlebells, bodyweight training, or how to do a proper pushup! I guarantee that you'll be posting a video of you doing your first pullup in a while before Spring! Oh, one more tip that I picked up from Charles Staley, focus on pulling your elbows into your sides as you lift yourself. Also, CRUSH the bar and contract your core (abs and glutes) too to get a little hyper-irradiation (muscles helping other muscles) going on. If you haven't done so already, Pavel's <em>Power to the People</em> and <em>Beyond Bodybuilding</em> are must have books for those lifting for strength and understanding the whole concept of recruiting other muscles to help during your lifts (hyper-irradiation). Keep us posted on your pullup/chinup progress Is .... Israel, don’t mention it bro. If it wasn’t for youtube and the googoobs of exercise videos on there, I would no nothing about kettlebells, bodyweight training, or how to do a proper pushup! I guarantee that you’ll be posting a video of you doing your first pullup in a while before Spring! Oh, one more tip that I picked up from Charles Staley, focus on pulling your elbows into your sides as you lift yourself. Also, CRUSH the bar and contract your core (abs and glutes) too to get a little hyper-irradiation (muscles helping other muscles) going on. If you haven’t done so already, Pavel’s Power to the People and Beyond Bodybuilding are must have books for those lifting for strength and understanding the whole concept of recruiting other muscles to help during your lifts (hyper-irradiation). Keep us posted on your pullup/chinup progress Is ….

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12288 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:56:20 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12288 I really started rocking with pull ups when I was in the marines, but then I fell off and the rest is fat man unleashed history. I really started rocking with pull ups when I was in the marines, but then I fell off and the rest is fat man unleashed history.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12287 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:55:55 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12287 Mauta,k yet again you come through for me bro! Why didnt I think of doing that?? I will be adding this to my routine starting Wednesday. By the way, those body weight exercises are mad hard to do!!! But my wife seems to be able to fly through them. She is so inspiring... Mauta,k yet again you come through for me bro! Why didnt I think of doing that?? I will be adding this to my routine starting Wednesday.
By the way, those body weight exercises are mad hard to do!!! But my wife seems to be able to fly through them. She is so inspiring…

]]> By: Tom Rooney http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12286 Tom Rooney Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:33:40 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12286 Israel, I've had trouble with doing the pull-up all my life. I remember when I was in the Army that we used to do the overhead ladder before going in to eat. I could barely do one rep down, but in 8 weeks I was able to go back and forth about 7 times. I'm sure the pull-up would work the same. Israel,

I’ve had trouble with doing the pull-up all my life. I remember when I was in the Army that we used to do the overhead ladder before going in to eat. I could barely do one rep down, but in 8 weeks I was able to go back and forth about 7 times. I’m sure the pull-up would work the same.

]]> By: Muata http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12284 Muata Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:57:54 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12284 What I love about the basics is that they never get old or too easy. If you want a strong back and "lats" of steel, all you need to do are pullups or chinups and rows (bodyweight or with weights). Israel, since you have a really nice rack (talking about weight rack here ;), set your bar so that you can do bodyweight rows/fat man pullups/reverse pushups (whatever the hell you want to call them) first, and then once a week, I want you to simply hold yourself in the top position of the pullup for as long as you can. I could barely hold on for more than a second or two when I first started, and now I can crank out 10 without a problem or warming up; however, this is still a far cry from 20, which is my goal. One last thing I love about pullups/chinups is that, as Coach Steve Maxwell mentions on his blog, they let you know when you've been eating a bit too much. People with a lot of body fat simply don't do pullups because they can't, so this is a great exercise to tell if you're starting to gain the weight that you've lost because the heavier you become, the more your pullup/chinup numbers will go down. Personally, I think that everyone should be able to pull their own weight--literally! Good post ... What I love about the basics is that they never get old or too easy. If you want a strong back and “lats” of steel, all you need to do are pullups or chinups and rows (bodyweight or with weights). Israel, since you have a really nice rack (talking about weight rack here ;) , set your bar so that you can do bodyweight rows/fat man pullups/reverse pushups (whatever the hell you want to call them) first, and then once a week, I want you to simply hold yourself in the top position of the pullup for as long as you can. I could barely hold on for more than a second or two when I first started, and now I can crank out 10 without a problem or warming up; however, this is still a far cry from 20, which is my goal. One last thing I love about pullups/chinups is that, as Coach Steve Maxwell mentions on his blog, they let you know when you’ve been eating a bit too much. People with a lot of body fat simply don’t do pullups because they can’t, so this is a great exercise to tell if you’re starting to gain the weight that you’ve lost because the heavier you become, the more your pullup/chinup numbers will go down. Personally, I think that everyone should be able to pull their own weight–literally! Good post …

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12283 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:04:43 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12283 Pull ups are awesome and just plain make you feel good about yourself, so its good mentally. Pull ups are awesome and just plain make you feel good about yourself, so its good mentally.

]]> By: Teavalize http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12282 Teavalize Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:51:45 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12282 If you are trying to get the best fit that your body needs, you must actually do the basics first. You are right! going to basics, which is pull-ups, will help you do some heavy exercises step-by-step, all the way, your body could adjust thoroughly. Being fit all the time can enhance you more on different exercise than those depending on the machine. Be sure to take all notes before skipping to basics. If you are trying to get the best fit that your body needs, you must actually do the basics first. You are right! going to basics, which is pull-ups, will help you do some heavy exercises step-by-step, all the way, your body could adjust thoroughly. Being fit all the time can enhance you more on different exercise than those depending on the machine. Be sure to take all notes before skipping to basics.

]]> By: Israel Lagares http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12280 Israel Lagares Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:12:11 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12280 Man, I can't wait to be able to do pull ups again...need to drop some more weight. I am looking into those elastic support bands to help me now. Man, I can’t wait to be able to do pull ups again…need to drop some more weight. I am looking into those elastic support bands to help me now.

]]> By: Strong One http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12279 Strong One Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:57:26 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12279 This is one of those exercises that you won't understand unless you try and do them. I never believed in them until I tried. They are now an integral part of my regimen. Great for the 'V' look as well as overall upper body strength and control. This is one of those exercises that you won’t understand unless you try and do them. I never believed in them until I tried. They are now an integral part of my regimen. Great for the ‘V’ look as well as overall upper body strength and control.

]]> By: Clare http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/get-back-to-basicswith-pull-ups/comment-page-1/#comment-12277 Clare Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:32:56 +0000 http://www.FatManUnleashed.com/?p=1234#comment-12277 Michael Aspiotes your article is very good it provides very useful information for good health. being healthy is very much improtant is this fast world. and your post give us some useful tips to be healthy. thanks you very much for sharing this information. regards, clare Michael Aspiotes your article is very good it provides very useful information for good health. being healthy is very much improtant is this fast world. and your post give us some useful tips to be healthy. thanks you very much for sharing this information.
regards,
clare

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