Modifying a Pull Up for Success
Having trouble doing a single pull up? That's okay, you actually have a lot of company.
You might be surprised how easy it is to modify, so that you can practice it, and over time master it! This exercise is renowned because of its ability to develop your back muscles, as well as strengthening upper body muscles.
It is known for being incredibly challenging for beginners, so there are many techniques to help you with getting your first unassisted one.
Here are three effective practices that will allow you to modify the pull up: First, you can assist yourself using resistance bands.
I would really only recommend this for a sturdy bar, like the ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted or free standing bars.
Simply wrap the resistance band around the bar, then secure it, which will vary depending on the style of band you purchase.
Resistance bands are often color-coded so start with the lightest one - yellow, by attaching one to your bar and loop it around your knee or attaching a rope to the bottom for a foot hold.
Secondly, you could attach rings or a TRX to your pull up bar.
Simply attach the rings or TRX to the bar (again, the ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted, or free-standing bar kind) and hold the rings, while leaning backwards into an incline position.
From here, pull your body up and pull your arms down to your side, in a rowing motion.
Finally, a common practice for beginners is jumping up to the bar.
I saw this technique used in a couple Crossfit gyms where the newbie needed more support than the resistance bands.
This is done by grasping the bar and jumping up.
You can also stand on a box high enough that your elbows bend just a little as you grip the bar.
You bend your knees so that your elbows are now fully extended before you jump up to a "finish" position of the actual pull up with your chin leveling with the bar.
Then you lower yourself back to the box.
Repeat this for a number of times until you are strong enough for the real pull up.
With determination, and a little support, you will be able to do it in no time.
And once you get your first pull up, the rest will be history.
You too will be able to benefit from the incredible results of performing pull ups on a regular basis.
You might be surprised how easy it is to modify, so that you can practice it, and over time master it! This exercise is renowned because of its ability to develop your back muscles, as well as strengthening upper body muscles.
It is known for being incredibly challenging for beginners, so there are many techniques to help you with getting your first unassisted one.
Here are three effective practices that will allow you to modify the pull up: First, you can assist yourself using resistance bands.
I would really only recommend this for a sturdy bar, like the ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted or free standing bars.
Simply wrap the resistance band around the bar, then secure it, which will vary depending on the style of band you purchase.
Resistance bands are often color-coded so start with the lightest one - yellow, by attaching one to your bar and loop it around your knee or attaching a rope to the bottom for a foot hold.
Secondly, you could attach rings or a TRX to your pull up bar.
Simply attach the rings or TRX to the bar (again, the ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted, or free-standing bar kind) and hold the rings, while leaning backwards into an incline position.
From here, pull your body up and pull your arms down to your side, in a rowing motion.
Finally, a common practice for beginners is jumping up to the bar.
I saw this technique used in a couple Crossfit gyms where the newbie needed more support than the resistance bands.
This is done by grasping the bar and jumping up.
You can also stand on a box high enough that your elbows bend just a little as you grip the bar.
You bend your knees so that your elbows are now fully extended before you jump up to a "finish" position of the actual pull up with your chin leveling with the bar.
Then you lower yourself back to the box.
Repeat this for a number of times until you are strong enough for the real pull up.
With determination, and a little support, you will be able to do it in no time.
And once you get your first pull up, the rest will be history.
You too will be able to benefit from the incredible results of performing pull ups on a regular basis.
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