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A pull-up is an upper body compound pulling exercise where the body is suspended by extended arms, then pulled up until the elbows are bent and the head is higher than the hands, utilizing an overhand (pronated) grip. A traditional pull-up relies on upper body strength with no swinging or "kipping"[1] (using a forceful initial movement of the legs in order to gain momentum). The exercise targets mainly the Latissimus Dorsi muscle in the back along with many other assisting muscles.‎ Kipping makes the exercise a power and conditioning movement as opposed to a pure strength one. Pull-ups are similar to chin-ups, which are distinct due to the underhand (supinated) grip.

When I first got this bar I was only able to do one or two pull-ups at a time. I've been using it for about 4 months now and usually max out at between 10 and 12 reps. My personal goal is to get up to 20 reps within the next six months.

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[unfriendly702]

Im 14 I curl and lift weights should i stick to that or should i get this to? I also use the resistance ban.

[justino307]

@unfriendly702 Pull ups are definitely a good way to go. Personally I rarely lift weights, and if I do, I keep it light. Generally no more than 60 lbs. It depends on what your objective is. I prefer to maintain a small size, so I train for endurance. i.e. I'll do 100 curls at 20 lbs as opposed to 20 reps at 80 lbs for example. Depends on your goal, but pull ups are a great addition to any program.

[adamlax27]

Im seriously thinking of getting one of these but my dad thinks it will pull the top of the door frame off. Our door frames arent really sturdy, but can support some weight. Can you please tell me how much stress it puts on the top of the door frame when your using it? Thanks

Adam

[justino307]

@adamlax27 I've had it up for over a year now, and I've not noticed any damage at all. Of course, there is always the possibility of some occurring, it just depends on how solid the build quality of your door trim is.

[jakejumpover]

you are doing pull ups wrong lol. with that grip your hands should be upside down from the way they are

[justino307]

Upside down? I'm afraid you're going to need to clarify that statement.

[omgBillyMayz]

Iron Gym made me fat

[JxT1957]

iron gym

[BaNaNaMuSh270]

how far out does your door trim have to be? cause mine is pretty small and idk if itll fitt?

[DannyG2k9]

@unfriendly702 Im 16 next week mate, and ive been doing weights since i was you're age, im 6/1 and it hasent affected me in height what so ever! im currently benching 100 and jogging half marathons. Most lads our age just smash the weights out, but its important to be healthy all round. Hope it goes well.

[TheUnkn0wn96]

hey dude i bought one, but my problem is that my door frame is too thick so what should i do.. please reply ASAP.. thnx

[NaturalWorldWiki]

@jakejumpover there really isn't a wrong grip for pullups, chin ups, or curlups, whatever you like to call them. as long as you use proper form, you're fine. there's at least a dozen different grips you can do.

[bcrichwarlock666]

@jakejumpover he's using the correct hand placement for a close grip pull up, a chin up is when your palms face toward you

[wackosammy]

@adamlax27 you could allways hammer a few nails into it for support then paint the nails the same colour as your door frame..