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Old 05-09-2008, 03:27 PM   #1 (permalink)

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Alternate ways to increase pull-up capacity?

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.
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:31 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Pull ups are a back exercise.
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Use a tree branch or door frame?
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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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
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:44 PM   #5 (permalink)

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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.
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:55 PM   #6 (permalink)

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Doorway Pull Up Bar
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Old 05-09-2008, 03:57 PM   #7 (permalink)

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Where is that from? It looks awesome compared to mine...
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Old 05-09-2008, 04:06 PM   #8 (permalink)

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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.
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Old 05-09-2008, 06:55 PM   #9 (permalink)

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Where is that from? It looks awesome compared to mine...
Click de link under de picture, brudda.
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Old 05-09-2008, 07:13 PM   #10 (permalink)
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