Wide-Grip Pull-ups
I have a question about beginner's back exercises. Your web site recommends pull-ups but these are really, really, really hard for me to do at this stage of my development. What would you recommend instead?
Don't feel bad not being able to perform the concentric phase of the wide-grip pull-up. Most beginners and even a lot of seasoned gym goers can't. Ideally, if you are working at a gym that has an assist machine, that is the best way to work your way up to the point of being able to do them.
In the absence of that, work the eccentric phase only. Go to the finish position and then lower yourself slowly and in a controlled fashion. Do as many reps as you can without losing control.
You can also do lat-bar pulldowns as a substitute. Eventually, though, if mass gain is your goal, you'll want to do the pull-ups.
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JP Clifford
posted by JP Clifford at 4:20 PM
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Most people could do more than they think when it comes to pullups. I find most lifters try to use their arms and not their back for the movements. Try doing 2 in perfect form . . and then threee etc. Don't use your arms and don't jerk. Also work on progressively HEAVIER lat pull downs (nearly bodyweight). The back is a strong group of muscles and if you train correctly you shouldn't have a problem doing pullups unless you are extremely overweight.
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