EXERCISE: Pull-Ups - 5 Exercises to Skyrocket Your Pull-Up Count

EXERCISE: Pull-Ups - 5 Exercises to Skyrocket Your Pull-Up Count

Sure. There are plenty of exercises. Here's a quick glance:

• Negatives are your friends
• Assisted Pull-ups
• Isometric Holds
• Variety if the spice of life
• Lose Excess Weight

And here's the lowdown:

1. Negatives Are Your Friends: 

Negative pull-ups are a fantastic exercise to build up your pull-up strength. 

Start at the top of the bar and slowly lower yourself down, resisting gravity as much as you can.

Aim for 3-4 sets of 5-8 reps.

This technique works because it emphasizes the lowering phase, which is usually the weaker part of the pull-up.

Science-backed studies have shown that this approach helps increase your pull-up count over time.

2. Assisted Pull-ups:

If you can't do full pull-ups yet, no worries!

You can use resistance bands or an assisted pull-up machine at your gym to gradually decrease the assistance as you get stronger.

This is a tried-and-true method that many people, including my cousin M, have used to work their way up to unassisted pull-ups.

3. Isometric Holds:

Isometric holds are another great exercise.

Jump up to the bar, hold yourself at the top position for as long as you can, and then slowly lower down.

This strengthens your muscles at the sticking point of the pull-up.

Start with 3 sets of 10-20-second holds and gradually increase the time.

It's like the secret sauce to unlock the next level of your pull-up prowess!

4. Variety is the Spice of Life:

Incorporate different grip variations, such as chin-ups (palms facing you) and wide-grip pull-ups.

This not only targets different muscle groups but also keeps your workouts interesting.

5. Lose Excess Weight:

Lastly, remember that carrying excess body weight can make pull-ups harder.

Shedding a few pounds through a balanced diet and regular exercise can significantly improve your pull-up performance.

It's simple mathematics – less weight to lift means more reps!

So there you have it, my friend – a bunch of exercise and workout strategies that can help you increase your pull-ups.

Last but not least, here are my recommendations to supercharge your pull up game:

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