Alternate ways to increase pull-up capacity?

Reloaded · 05-09-2008, 03:27 PM

Hi guys,

Did a quick search but didn't find info on this... can anyone suggest alternate exercises that would increase pull-up strength? I don't always have access to a bar and my shoulders have always been an issue as far as strength is concerned.

Thanks in advance.

Honra · 05-09-2008, 03:31 PM

Pull ups are a back exercise.

Rare Chestnuts · 05-09-2008, 03:34 PM

Use a tree branch or door frame?

Keith Wassung · 05-09-2008, 03:37 PM

Although I have never used it, I know a large number of people who swear by Pavel T's grease the groove method of dulling pull-ups so do a search and give it a shot

flak · 05-09-2008, 03:44 PM

Check out the nearest city park -- there's almost certain to be playground equipment you can use for pull ups/chins. You may even find an actual pull up bar.

gogoGomi · 05-09-2008, 03:55 PM

Doorway Pull Up Bar

joshetc · 05-09-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gogoGomi

Doorway Pull Up Bar

Where is that from? It looks awesome compared to mine...

Merrill · 05-09-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Wassung

Although I have never used it, I know a large number of people who swear by Pavel T's grease the groove method of dulling pull-ups so do a search and give it a shot

Grease the Groove for Strength: A Strength Training and Powerlifting article from Dragon Door Publications

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Russian strength researchers discovered that fragmentation of the training volume into smaller units is very effective for promoting strength adaptation, especially in the nervous system. In other words, one set of five every day is better than five sets of five every five days.

I've heard of a lot of newbies building strength quickly this way. I think it is tough to do this with heavy compund movements once you get a little strength unless your recovery is spot on.