Weighted pullups

[pierini]

After a long time out, I've resumed pullup training. Pullups were the stable of my training for about 3 years when I trained using bodyweight-only exercises. I built one heck of a back doing them.

Here's some recent stuff:

Weighted standard grip pullup, weighted standard grip chinup, and squat/overhead press combo

http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=5484&CID=268711

The squat/behind-the-neck overhead press combo is more of a strength endurance/anaerobic challenge than the 1RM tests of weighted pullups and weighted chinups.

Here’s a recent weighted standard grip pullup with 80 lbs. added (I'm within 2.5 lbs. of my PR from a couple years ago):

http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=1238&CID=271005

Hopefully I'll be posting some long-overdue PRs soon.

To my surprise, the other day I did a rope climb hands-only. I'm adding that to my training mix too.

It's all good, we just got to show up and do it!

[ihatepeas]

like the videos. That ATG squat looks like it hurts when it bounces back against your neck/back.

Ahhhh weighted pullups. I'm missing those. Settling for lat pulldowns for now...working my way back to it though.

Great work as usual Mr. P.

[pierini]

My shoulder is on the mend so pressing work is out of the question this week. Here's the latest today - standard grip pullups BW+45 lbs. added for 7 reps:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv4K6meDDfA

[Heretic]

Cool Videos! How much do you weigh? Being able to do pull ups with that much added weight is impressive. I will have to give these a try...

[pierini]

Originally Posted by Heretic

Cool Videos! How much do you weigh? Being able to do pull ups with that much added weight is impressive. I will have to give these a try...

Lately I've averaged about 180 lbs. but I was at 178 lbs. when I did the 45 lbs. for 7 reps. Be careful if you haven't done weighted pullups lately as you are vulnerable for elbow tendonitis if you have too much newbie zeal.

[seriouslyfit]

Nice form on the pull ups. No kipping. I've been doing wide grip pulls since i started back (6 months) and i have to say i hated them. I could only do about 8 real pull ups fresh and now i bang out a good 15 or so. My only issue is my gym doesn't have a dip belt. I sell fitness equipment so I'm trying to get them to buy a couple since they're pretty important. I'm starting a heavy weight/low rep scheme soon so I may have to suck it up and get my own.

[CallieDurbrow]

Love the weighted pull ups!! Another great option for those that are still working on strength is to go for weighted body rows. If you have access to a weight vest, throw that on and perform your body rows with the bar about hip height. This is a great supplement to pull ups or as a stepping stone.

[pierini]

Thanks for the comments and tips. Here's today's effort:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgwuRiTatCo

[pierini]

Here's my latest in my weighted pullups progressive journey:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nqXfxKuDv8

It's getting tougher!

[FitnessStrengthTraining]

Impressive pullups and better form than some others have posted on youtube.

[pierini]

Thanks! I'm trying and have to remind myself to not compare myself to others because there are some beasts out there doing stuff that I'll never be able to do.

[alonsofernandez12]

Thank you