How do you lift? Share your tips!

Ricky_tao · 2020-01-23T15:00:09+00:00

You gotta train your lats, and get your body used to the movement, try with only the negative part of the pull up by jumping up and then slowly going down, or assist yourself with resistance band. Btw there are plenty of videos on youtube on that matter and im sure they will give you a better explanation.

Check jeff cavaliere aka athlean X videos on the matter.

no_patrick_the_lid · 2020-01-23T15:37:09+00:00

I know it's cliche but find a gym buddy. Just got back into the gym with a friend a few months ago and the social pressure is great motivation to keep us consistent.

As for workouts themsevles we started pyramid training this month (start with a high weight at a low volume and decrease/increase on each subsequent set). Can't say we've seen visual changes but we've been able to add more reps to our heavy sets so far.

destitiution · 2020-01-23T15:14:31+00:00

Don't be ashamed, you'll get there. You're already ahead of me, I'm going at my own pace and melting my fat off before I bulk up. I'll get there though. Keep it up!

edwardbrock27 · 2020-01-23T15:18:17+00:00

Don't force yourself into a workout that doesn't compliment your frame. Every person is different, and can have inclinations towards different activities. Maybe cycling is something you can do well, or Boxing training. All activity will provide similar outcomes for your health and well being.

Of course, you can also set goals for something that is very difficult for you, such as pull ups. There can be great joy in overcoming difficulty. What is most important is finding an activity that you enjoy despite the challenges it presents.

Remember that the guy who can do fifty pull ups may not be able to run for more than thirty seconds. I say this not to discourage you at all. I share this because I pushed weights for years before I learned that I really enjoyed boxing training and swimming. Search for the thing that makes you smile, you will naturally become great that thing over time.

WalterGarp · 2020-01-23T15:30:07+00:00

You may want to supplement with one hour, once a week to include pulling exercises such as deadlifts, bent over row and possibly working some of the lat and rowing machines. 3 sets each at 8 to 12 reps might do it. As long as you do not over train, you should see results pretty quickly. Take it easy to start. You are working multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Any injury to any single muscle group will set you back on your pullup quest. If you stay injury free and get lean enough, you will get there faster than you think.

Good luck!

Maximum_Afternoon · 2020-01-23T16:05:34+00:00

This very science-based book covers both diet and exercise routines: https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Leaner-Stronger-Building-Ultimate/dp/1938895304/

Pull ups are, unsurprisingly, very body weight dependent. I regularly go from where I can do 12-15 at the end of a cut to 4-6 at the end of a bulk, even though I'm stronger than before. The lat pull down machine will be a better measure of your progression as it's independent of your weight loss.

Low carb is fine, it's one of many diet techniques that _can_ work... but there's one rule that cannot be broken under any regime: caloric deficit.

maximusnaya · 2020-01-23T16:35:35+00:00

Pull up holds did it for me in a few days. Learn the progressions. Hold. Then negative. Half. Then full.

Trust yourself. Trust the process. Then share your progress with us ;)

destitiution · 2020-01-23T16:45:01+00:00

Overall I don't like spending more than 30-45 minutes in the gym, I go in do my thing buy a shake and get out.

Honestly, all you have to do if you want to see growth or improvement is shock the muscle, so maybe instead of doing 3x10 you do 10x10 but with less weight or maybe you go for 2-3 more reps basically anything that is unusual etc.. the most important thing is that you get the ''pump'' and as soon as you get it you can do a little bit of stretching and immediately go take your protein.

Title	How do you lift? Share your tips!
Author	destitiution
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Date	January 23, 2020 2:53 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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