#RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Heather2010-04-22 20:12
Okay I added in pull-ups before my workout and after and then made a trip to the basement to do a few more. We hung our lat pull down bar from the old gym set from a beam in the basement. It is really high but if I put my high step under and then jump I can hang but I can't pull myself up YET. Thanks for the vid and the new goal! I need to get a bar upstairs somewhere but we don't have alot of normal size doors! I have one more question for you.... I have noticed that you sometimes wear shoes and sometimes do not. I have been doing my Lauren Brooks vids without shoes but that is all so far... Did you start gradually? I had plantar fasciitus last summer and I don't want to go there again but I can see the benefit to stronger feet - and it feels so much better. Thanks again for answering my questions! I am going to add more kettlebells to my weekly rotation and shorten things up to see what happens! Thanks for all the info! Heather
#RE: RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Miss2010-04-23 13:51
Hey Melody! I am so glad you are working towards pull-ups! You will feel so good when you do your first one unassisted.
I started to workout barefoot because of Lauren's example, and then I had read and heard that it helps give proper alignment when you swing and do other kettlbell exercises while shoes actually don't allow you to do them correctly. I kept going barefoot because I noticed that my ankles and knees got stronger, as well as a feeling of being more "rooted", and before I knew it I was doing everything barefoot! Well, except for running and skipping rope (I am still to afraid to try that ) I don't have any experience with plantar fasciitus, I would *think* to try it and back off if it flares up, but I would be hesitant to try it without consulting a specialist - I am a weenie that way!
#RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Brenda2010-04-23 13:57
Hi Melissa, What brand pull-bar are you using in the video? (and is it wall mounted or the kind that installs in seconds?) I am looking for one now after watching your video! Thanks, Brenda
#RE: RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Miss2010-04-23 14:59
It is Iron Gym brand, and it is VERY easy to assemble and hang or remove from the door. We live in a new construction home, so the craftsmanship is really iffy and the only way that I was allowed to get a bar is if it wouldn't ruin our doors. This is WONDERFUL! The way that it is designed doesn't put any stress on the frame at all.
#RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Melody Pipkin2010-05-01 23:27
I have more questions -do you always use the inner-most grip for chin ups and pull ups? Do you ever use the wide grip or the handles that stick out? If not, what are they for? Veriation? Thanks again for all the help!
#RE: RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Miss2010-05-03 12:04
Hey Melody! Sorry it took so long to get back to you, our internet was down for much of the weekend.
I usually use the inner grip because it is most functional and feels most natural to me. I have used the handles and I like them, but I don't use the wide grip because I feel like they put too much stress on my shoulders when I am at the bottom of the move: I haven't tried them in a while, so I may give it another try since my shoulders are stronger than they were. I use the grip that is hardest for me, which are the narrow pullups, because I am a challenge-aholic. It really is good to mix it up a bit, though, and the different variations do emphasize different muscles. I did chin and pullups on Saturday for my workout and I plan to use the handles this week for something different.
Hi Melissa, I sent you an email to make sure I am understanding what you did correctly, b/c I want to try it. Please let me know if you got it! Thanks, Nyx
#RE: RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Miss2011-03-15 11:47
Providence is a kettlebell workout from Art of Strength. It is 2 minutes of work followed by 1 minute of rest, and I did the pull-ups during that 1 minute rest period... not a stupid question at all!
#RE: How to Build Strength for Pull-ups —
Ellen2012-02-25 02:00
Thanks for the tips. I have a goal to do a real chin up by my birthday April 6th (it will be my 47th! Yikes how did that happen?) Seeing how strong you are is very inspiring.
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Melissa
Thanks for the vid and the new goal! I need to get a bar upstairs somewhere but we don't have alot of normal size doors!
I have one more question for you.... I have noticed that you sometimes wear shoes and sometimes do not. I have been doing my Lauren Brooks vids without shoes but that is all so far... Did you start gradually? I had plantar fasciitus last summer and I don't want to go there again but I can see the benefit to stronger feet - and it feels so much better.
Thanks again for answering my questions! I am going to add more kettlebells to my weekly rotation and shorten things up to see what happens!
Thanks for all the info!
Heather
I started to workout barefoot because of Lauren's example, and then I had read and heard that it helps give proper alignment when you swing and do other kettlbell exercises while shoes actually don't allow you to do them correctly. I kept going barefoot because I noticed that my ankles and knees got stronger, as well as a feeling of being more "rooted", and before I knew it I was doing everything barefoot! Well, except for running and skipping rope (I am still to afraid to try that
I don't have any experience with plantar fasciitus, I would *think* to try it and back off if it flares up, but I would be hesitant to try it without consulting a specialist - I am a weenie that way!
Melissa
What brand pull-bar are you using in the video? (and is it wall mounted or the kind that installs in seconds?) I am looking for one now after watching your video! Thanks,
Brenda
I usually use the inner grip because it is most functional and feels most natural to me. I have used the handles and I like them, but I don't use the wide grip because I feel like they put too much stress on my shoulders when I am at the bottom of the move: I haven't tried them in a while, so I may give it another try since my shoulders are stronger than they were. I use the grip that is hardest for me, which are the narrow pullups, because I am a challenge-aholic.
BTW, thanks for your cereal recommendation!
Melissa
Nyx
Melissa
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