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LEWIS · 26-01-2007, 11:29 AM

is it essential to have pull ups in back routine? occasionally do them just find them not that effective.

LEWIS · 26-01-2007, 11:30 AM

wide grip ones that is

BrokenBack · 26-01-2007, 12:24 PM

I always do them 1st in my workout, 5x8 to really get the lats going, you try doing them after a killa workout, and u'll be lucky to do one set. Another reason why im doing them at the mo as i train at home and havnt got a lat pulldown yet. Used to do weighted ones before the back injury

Bulldozer · 26-01-2007, 01:15 PM

I think those and deads are all you really need for ya back!

Just my opinion

**Nytol** · 26-01-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldozer

I think those and deads are all you really need for ya back!

Just my opinion

I'll 2nd that,

Work up to hanging 40-50kg around your waist for strict reps and you'll def have some half decent lats.

LEWIS · 26-01-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nytol

I'll 2nd that,

Work up to hanging 40-50kg around your waist for strict reps and you'll def have some half decent lats.

you seriouse cant do more than 5 of own body weight

BrokenBack · 26-01-2007, 04:30 PM

How much you weighing in at lewis?

the_gre8t_1ne · 26-01-2007, 04:36 PM

hey lewis, i was like you! i could do 1, serious! but i built my strength up slowly by doing the machines and by doing as many as u can daily using a less wide grip, now i can add 20kg extra and do bout 5 only tho, but im about 100kg without the weight.. keep at it, that exersise realy gave my back width!

**Nytol** · 26-01-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LEWIS

you seriouse cant do more than 5 of own body weight

I did 6 perfect reps, each one from a dead stop, to a full contraction, with 40kg added just a few weeks back, (I weigh 110kg).

I had not gone that heavy, or even been that consistant with my chins recently, due to a bicep tendon pull last year, (nothing to do with chins or even bicep work).

So I was just curious to see if I still had the strength.

I have done 5 reps with 50kg before, when I was lighter, I plan on working back up to this and beyond, now my injury seems to have healed.

BrokenBack · 26-01-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

I did 6 perfect reps, each one from a dead stop, to a full contraction, with 40kg added just a few weeks back, (I weigh 110kg).

I had not gone that heavy, or even been that consistant with my chins recently, due to a bicep tendon pull last year, (nothing to do with chins or even bicep work).

So I was just curious to see if I still had the strength.

I have done 5 reps with 50kg before, when I was lighter, I plan on working back up to this and beyond, now my injury seems to have healed.

Nice going buddy, going to have to try weighed ones again.:lift:

**Nytol** · 26-01-2007, 05:33 PM

Thanks.

I treat them the same as all other movements, add a bit of weight every time you can, the same with dips, (done 80kg for 8 reps on those, could not fit anymore inbetween the bars, lol, I really wanted to try double bodyweight)

Many people seem to think that because you are using your body weight that it is sufficient resistance, and it may be to start with, but like every thing else, as you get stronger, you must add weight.

SCJP · 26-01-2007, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Nytol

Many people seem to think that because you are using your body weight that it is sufficient resistance, and it may be to start with, but like every thing else, as you get stronger, you must add weight.

& don't forget to factor in the increases in your own body weight.

**Nytol** · 27-01-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SCJP

& don't forget to factor in the increases in your own body weight.

That is true, but not many are going to be gaining much more than a lb per week, it will have a negligible effect on your performance, IMO.

If you are concerned hop on the scales 1st, then calc thr total weigh you need to lift.

bassline boy · 27-01-2007, 01:47 PM

essential-yes,they are great for width and adding detail when your cutting.

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BrokenBack Not as in the gay cowboy film, as in a back injury lol Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 181	Re: pull ups I always do them 1st in my workout, 5x8 to really get the lats going, you try doing them after a killa workout, and u'll be lucky to do one set. Another reason why im doing them at the mo as i train at home and havnt got a lat pulldown yet. Used to do weighted ones before the back injury

26-01-2007, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bulldozer craving a pizza :( Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,395	Re: pull ups I think those and deads are all you really need for ya back! Just my opinion __________________ If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing. ~ Anatole France To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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26-01-2007, 05:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nytol UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,424	Re: pull ups Thanks. I treat them the same as all other movements, add a bit of weight every time you can, the same with dips, (done 80kg for 8 reps on those, could not fit anymore inbetween the bars, lol, I really wanted to try double bodyweight) Many people seem to think that because you are using your body weight that it is sufficient resistance, and it may be to start with, but like every thing else, as you get stronger, you must add weight.

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