Comments on: 7 Easy Ways To Add Resistance To Pull-Ups, Chin-Ups And Dips http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/ Thu, 17 May 2012 05:41:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Karl http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-4282 Karl Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:38:00 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-4282 Excellent advise. Was getting bored with 10 - 12 reps of chin ups using the various standard grip orientations. The belt design looks the go and can't wait to try it out to enhance my workout. Will also incorporate it for dips. Excellent advise. Was getting bored with 10 – 12 reps of chin ups using the various standard grip orientations. The belt design looks the go and can’t wait to try it out to enhance my workout. Will also incorporate it for dips.

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]]> By: Yavor http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2344 Yavor Thu, 20 May 2010 12:41:26 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2344 <strong>Shane</strong>, resistance band used in this way are quite a neat twist. Will def try it if there is a chance. <strong>Raymond</strong>, give those a try. They will realy take your physique to the next level. <strong>Anna</strong>, back then I could do 5 pullups so I started with the following ladder: 1 pullup, 1 min rest, 2 pullups, 2 mins, 3 pullups 3 mins rest; Then I would start over from one. The workout would be over when I started feeling fatigued. Then every workout (5x per week) I’d add one more set – meaning on workout 1 I might do 123-123. The on workout 2 I’d do 123-123-1. When 123 got easier (it was very soon), I’d start with 1234-1234 and so on. They key is volume and fresh reps. <strong>Craig</strong>, No problem man. Which method I you talking about – the one hand underhand one hand over hand grip? <strong>Darrin</strong>, if you cross your feet, you cannot possibly drop the weight. That said it seems you intuitively found a great way to train them! <strong>Dave</strong>, Thanks man! Trust me, with hard training and 2-3 months 20% of your bodyweight is nothing. <strong>Richard</strong>, the thing is – even if pull-ups area challenge now, if you try weighted ones, when you get back to bodyweight they will be a breeze. <strong>Drew</strong>, Yeah I too chose a belt when doing maximum effort tests. You are right- circuit with a vest on – now that’s the stuff commando workouts are made of! <strong>Kelly</strong>, I started adding weight exactly at 12 reps. Trust me, it increases your strength and endurance real fast. <strong>Matt</strong>, yeah – now is the time to add weight. You will see you’ll quickly reach ~30 dips once you start adding weight. <strong>Dan</strong>, I wish I lived near the beach like you man. Your suggestion is awesome. And you are right about weighted pull-ups – a really killer exercise. Great comments guys! Yavor Shane,

resistance band used in this way are quite a neat twist. Will def try it if there is a chance.

Raymond,

give those a try. They will realy take your physique to the next level.

Anna,

back then I could do 5 pullups so I started with the following ladder:
1 pullup, 1 min rest, 2 pullups, 2 mins, 3 pullups 3 mins rest;

Then I would start over from one. The workout would be over when I started feeling fatigued. Then every workout (5x per week) I’d add one more set – meaning on workout 1 I might do 123-123. The on workout 2 I’d do 123-123-1.

When 123 got easier (it was very soon), I’d start with 1234-1234 and so on.

They key is volume and fresh reps.

Craig,

No problem man. Which method I you talking about – the one hand underhand one hand over hand grip?

Darrin,

if you cross your feet, you cannot possibly drop the weight. That said it seems you intuitively found a great way to train them!

Dave,

Thanks man! Trust me, with hard training and 2-3 months 20% of your bodyweight is nothing.

Richard,

the thing is – even if pull-ups area challenge now, if you try weighted ones, when you get back to bodyweight they will be a breeze.

Drew,

Yeah I too chose a belt when doing maximum effort tests. You are right- circuit with a vest on – now that’s the stuff commando workouts are made of!

Kelly,

I started adding weight exactly at 12 reps. Trust me, it increases your strength and endurance real fast.

Matt,

yeah – now is the time to add weight. You will see you’ll quickly reach ~30 dips once you start adding weight.

Dan,

I wish I lived near the beach like you man. Your suggestion is awesome. And you are right about weighted pull-ups – a really killer exercise.

Great comments guys!

Yavor

]]> By: Dan http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2340 Dan Wed, 19 May 2010 16:31:22 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2340 Great stuff Yavor. If you live near a beach you could fill that backpack up with sand and run on the beach. Do some pull ups at each lifeguard stand you pass. Whenever I want to improve my pull up numbers one of things that always helps is doing a week or two of weight pull ups. They feel effortless after that. Dan Great stuff Yavor. If you live near a beach you could fill that backpack up with sand and run on the beach. Do some pull ups at each lifeguard stand you pass.

Whenever I want to improve my pull up numbers one of things that always helps is doing a week or two of weight pull ups. They feel effortless after that.

Dan

]]> By: Matt S http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2339 Matt S Wed, 19 May 2010 16:31:15 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2339 This is an awesome post! I just have got to the point that I need weight for these things, but really dips Ive got up to 15/20 dips on body weight so I really have been wanting to add weight so this post sums everything up great. This is an awesome post! I just have got to the point that I need weight for these things, but really dips Ive got up to 15/20 dips on body weight so I really have been wanting to add weight so this post sums everything up great.

]]> By: Work it – Chin-ups, Swinging and other fitness news | The Daily Balance http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2336 Work it – Chin-ups, Swinging and other fitness news | The Daily Balance Wed, 19 May 2010 13:39:18 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2336 [...] 7 Ways To Add Resistance To Pull-Ups, Chin-Ups And Dips [...] [...] 7 Ways To Add Resistance To Pull-Ups, Chin-Ups And Dips [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2335 Kelly Wed, 19 May 2010 12:10:19 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2335 Yavor, I like the idea of the weighted backpack. This seems like it would really help you to get stronger. I have used the weighted belt before, but mostly for dips. Adding weight to my pullups or chins has never really been a need for me! I have enough trouble banging out more than 12 or so on pullups with just my bodyweight! Yavor,
I like the idea of the weighted backpack. This seems like it would really help you to get stronger. I have used the weighted belt before, but mostly for dips. Adding weight to my pullups or chins has never really been a need for me! I have enough trouble banging out more than 12 or so on pullups with just my bodyweight!

]]> By: FitXcel http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2333 FitXcel Wed, 19 May 2010 08:31:05 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2333 I can never seem to keep a dumbbell in the proper position when doing those exercises. I'd have to say that the weight belt is by far my favorite. Easy to use, and there are always plenty of plates lying around! I've always wanted to try out a vest. Would make a bodyweight circuit just killer! -Drew I can never seem to keep a dumbbell in the proper position when doing those exercises. I’d have to say that the weight belt is by far my favorite. Easy to use, and there are always plenty of plates lying around!

I’ve always wanted to try out a vest. Would make a bodyweight circuit just killer!

-Drew

]]> By: Richard @ Fastest Way To Lose Weight http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2332 Richard @ Fastest Way To Lose Weight Wed, 19 May 2010 07:43:33 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2332 This is a thought-provoking post. While I still find pull-ups a real challenge (so no extra resistance required!) I am pretty good at dips and don't find too much challenge to them. Because of this I don't put too much time into them and tend to focus more on other exercises. Your article has got me thinking and given me some ideas on how to add some extra challenge to an exercise I previously loved so thanks for that. I will be doing some experimentation over the next few weeks as a result. This is a thought-provoking post. While I still find pull-ups a real challenge (so no extra resistance required!) I am pretty good at dips and don’t find too much challenge to them. Because of this I don’t put too much time into them and tend to focus more on other exercises. Your article has got me thinking and given me some ideas on how to add some extra challenge to an exercise I previously loved so thanks for that. I will be doing some experimentation over the next few weeks as a result.

]]> By: Dave http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2329 Dave Tue, 18 May 2010 23:32:04 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2329 Yavor, Great post as usual. I've always used the backpack method. I only do 20% of my bodyweight so the backpack hasn't ripped just yet. Either way, great advice on making these bodyweight exercises even more challenging. Dave Yavor,
Great post as usual. I’ve always used the backpack method. I only do 20% of my bodyweight so the backpack hasn’t ripped just yet. Either way, great advice on making these bodyweight exercises even more challenging.
Dave

]]> By: Darrin http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2327 Darrin Tue, 18 May 2010 20:24:52 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2327 I've always just switched to one arm to increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises. I feel like I'd drop the weight if I tried to hold it between my legs, ha. I’ve always just switched to one arm to increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises. I feel like I’d drop the weight if I tried to hold it between my legs, ha.

]]> By: Craig Avera http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2326 Craig Avera Tue, 18 May 2010 18:24:09 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2326 First off, love the pics Yavor! Yoda :) Onto the post... I agree with you - pullups chinups and dips are unbelievably effective at creating strength and a V-Shaped athletic physique. They're among my favorite exercises! And I love your "spin" on them - Number 5, the one-arm priority pullups look amazing! Drinking my coffee right now and hittin the gym by noon, definitely will try these bad boys out! All the methods look great, I've only really implemented 1 and 2, but again, am REALLY looking forward to number 5! Great post man! First off, love the pics Yavor! Yoda :) Onto the post… I agree with you – pullups chinups and dips are unbelievably effective at creating strength and a V-Shaped athletic physique. They’re among my favorite exercises!

And I love your “spin” on them – Number 5, the one-arm priority pullups look amazing! Drinking my coffee right now and hittin the gym by noon, definitely will try these bad boys out! All the methods look great, I’ve only really implemented 1 and 2, but again, am REALLY looking forward to number 5! Great post man!

]]> By: Anna http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2325 Anna Tue, 18 May 2010 16:01:10 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2325 Great tips for making progressions with chin ups and pullups, Yavor. I wish I can add weight to mine someday. Right now, I'm working on just getting really good at them without weights. You mentioned that you used to do ladders with these. What type of rep scheme did you do? Anna Great tips for making progressions with chin ups and pullups, Yavor. I wish I can add weight to mine someday. Right now, I’m working on just getting really good at them without weights.

You mentioned that you used to do ladders with these. What type of rep scheme did you do?

Anna

]]> By: Raymond http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/7-ways-to-add-resistance-to-pull-ups-chin-ups-and-dips/#comment-2324 Raymond Tue, 18 May 2010 14:25:56 +0000 http://relativestrengthadvantage.com/?p=2519#comment-2324 Yeah I should try to add weights. I normally don't like doing these exercises(unweighted)as I fatigue out too early(volume) before I really get progression benefits. So I prefer other exercises where I can add weights. BUT these are excellent for development so next time in the gym I'll go back to chins and pulls but with Additive weights. Yeah I should try to add weights. I normally don’t like doing these exercises(unweighted)as I fatigue out too early(volume) before I really get progression benefits. So I prefer other exercises where I can add weights. BUT these are excellent for development so next time in the gym I’ll go back to chins and pulls but with Additive weights.

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