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Post by Misery on Mar 18, 2005 18:49:39 GMT -5
I need to train to do pullups. Is there exercises that can work the muscles I would need to use? There's no place for me to do the actual pullups at..
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Post by havix on Mar 18, 2005 18:54:48 GMT -5
Is there a gym near you?
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Post by xstatic on Mar 18, 2005 19:36:34 GMT -5
I would guess bench pressing? and/or curls? I was never good at pullups.
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Post by havix on Mar 18, 2005 19:43:51 GMT -5
Bench pressing is an inverted push up, and curls are closer to being a pull up...but your best bet is find a gym and look for a machine or bar to use....im out of ideas...
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Post by Misery on Mar 19, 2005 0:09:29 GMT -5
Well, I dont have a weight set, or a gym that's affordable.
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Post by Taishar on Mar 19, 2005 2:14:14 GMT -5
The best idea I have is to go to a sports store like "Big 5" and buy a chin up bar. You can put it anywhere between two stout, parallel frames, like a door way. And it wont affect the door closing or anything, you just have to drill two holes outside the area the door closes on. I have one, and it works pretty well, except that if your too tall or your doorways are too small, it might not be as effective.
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Post by Misery on Mar 19, 2005 2:44:29 GMT -5
too tall or your doorways are too small, it might not be as effective. All of the above.  |
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Post by xstatic on Mar 19, 2005 8:17:27 GMT -5
Well, I dont have a weight set you don't really need one... just be smart about it. When I was in middle school I used to do curls with soup cans(or some other heavy can). I was so motivated back then...*sniff* ;D |
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Post by abrannan on Mar 20, 2005 10:36:09 GMT -5
If there's a playground nearby, you can find tons of places to do pull ups there. If they're too hard at first, find something to stertch your body out and hook your feet on (so it looks like an upside down push-up). That will reduce the amount of weight you're lifting by about 1/3, and you can work up for there.
There's two main sets of muscles used in a pull up. Your lats (which run down the back side of your ribs) and your triceps (the muscles on he bac of your upper arms). The problem with doind push-ups/curls/etc is that they work the opposite motion that you need (They offer resistance when you extend your arms, you need resistance on the contraction).
To make a makeshift set of workout equipment for this purpose, go to the harware store and buy soemthing like this:
1 2'x8' piece of 1" plywood (part A)
1 18"x2' piece of 1" plywood (part B)
2 large handles (you may need to get creative, cheap tile trowel has good handles for this purpose) (part C)
4 swivel casters (Part D)
What you'll do is attach the handles (C) near the end of the large piece of plywood (A). Attach the Casters (D) to one side of the smaller piece of plywood (B), so you end up with something that looks like a mechanics dolly. You may wat to pad this smaller piece (just use the same vinyl that is used to mod a soft mat, and get a piece of upholstery foam from a fabric store).
Now, set the larger piece of wood (A&C, the Base) at an incline with the handles at the top. Set the dolly on the base, and lay on your stomach on it. Grab the handles and pull yourself up to the top. Voila! The steeper the inclie, the more resistance you'll get. You may want to add a backpack filled with heavy stuff to add additional weight. Remember, if you weigh 200, and you train yourself up to 250, pull ups at 200 will feel like a breeze.
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