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nsteck2345 · 01-20-2010, 11:19 AM

Ok, say I can do 1-2 standard pull ups. My workout says to do 8 reps, so, should I just do all 8 on a pulldown machine...or should I do as many real ones as possible and then move to the pulldown machine? And lastly, if I am able to do 1 or 2...if I do one or two real ones and can't pull anymore could that be beneficial as a whole set or should I jump on the pulldown machine?

Doug · 01-20-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nsteck2345

Ok, say I can do 1-2 standard pull ups. My workout says to do 8 reps, so, should I just do all 8 on a pulldown machine...or should I do as many real ones as possible and then move to the pulldown machine? And lastly, if I am able to do 1 or 2...if I do one or two real ones and can't pull anymore could that be beneficial as a whole set or should I jump on the pulldown machine?

Perform negative's..

If your rep range is 8 reps and you can only get two full reps then for the next six reps you perform negatives. Jump up to the bar, and lower yourself down slowly, complete this method for the next six reps. Make sure that you dont just let yourself go down from the bar, but resist the downward part as slow as you can, this way gradually as your back strength increases you will be able to do more full reps.

RFTech · 01-20-2010, 11:43 AM

Have you tried negatives? Basically, you can jump to get your weight up to the bar, and use the appropriate muscles to very slowly lower yourself down. This allows you to continue using your bodyweight as the resistance, and continues to stress the muscle with the appropriate motions.

Edit: Doug beat me to it...

Toroso · 01-20-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Perform negative's..

If your rep range is 8 reps and you can only get two full reps then for the next six reps you perform negatives. Jump up to the bar, and lower yourself down slowly, complete this method for the next six reps. Make sure that you dont just let yourself go down from the bar, but resist the downward part as slow as you can, this way gradually as your back strength increases you will be able to do more full reps.

I was curious about this also. I do pullups tonight for the first time and I doubt I will be able pull off very many. So I'll do negs.

I'll get out of your thread now nsteck2345.

nsteck2345 · 01-20-2010, 07:24 PM

Haha, no worries Toroso. Thanks guys...once again.

01-20-2010, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsteck2345 Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Gender: Male Training Exp: 6-12 Months Current Goal: Get Fit Photos: nsteck2345's Gallery Posts: 120 Rep Power: 5	Pull ups Ok, say I can do 1-2 standard pull ups. My workout says to do 8 reps, so, should I just do all 8 on a pulldown machine...or should I do as many real ones as possible and then move to the pulldown machine? And lastly, if I am able to do 1 or 2...if I do one or two real ones and can't pull anymore could that be beneficial as a whole set or should I jump on the pulldown machine?

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01-20-2010, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
RFTech Just joined M&S Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Gender: Male Training Exp: Just Started Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: RFTech's Gallery Posts: 36 Rep Power: 4	Have you tried negatives? Basically, you can jump to get your weight up to the bar, and use the appropriate muscles to very slowly lower yourself down. This allows you to continue using your bodyweight as the resistance, and continues to stress the muscle with the appropriate motions. Edit: Doug beat me to it...

01-20-2010, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
nsteck2345 Coming Up The Ranks Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New Orleans, LA Gender: Male Training Exp: 6-12 Months Current Goal: Get Fit Photos: nsteck2345's Gallery Posts: 120 Rep Power: 5	Haha, no worries Toroso. Thanks guys...once again.