Request for Pull Up help...

JeHanne started this discussion · 9/24/2011

Hello everyone! I have been working on upper body strengthening for months and am at a stand still with pull ups. I can pole hold and do push ups on the floor but when I try to use my pole to pull my body up... I think I lift a centimer. Can anyone share any moves that improve the ability to do Pull Ups on the pole? I would love to hear what may help me build strength. One of my dream moves is to do pull up climbs. I would appreciate suggestions!!! Thanks. 😁

11 replies

Veena · 9/24/2011
Try doing the negative... So start from a pole climb, the feet are not touching the foor then try lowering down from a pole hold position, making sure te shoulder are engaged. So instead of pulling up your lowering down... The key is to do it with control.
JeHanne · 9/24/2011
Thank you Veena!!! I will work on those to build strength in that area. Appreciate the tip!
RikkiL · 9/24/2011
That's perfect advice from Veena! Like she said, do it with control - let your arms out at an even pace so they don't give out before your feet are on the floor. Each time you do one count out how many seconds it takes to lower yourself and try to make it at least one second longer on the next one!
JeHanne · 9/24/2011
Thanks RikkiL! Great suggestion to count it out and make it slower. Also will keep arms out slow and controlled. Thanks KittyNyanNyan! Like the not hear my landing part! Tomorrow is my upper body strength workout, will incorporate this move with all these great tips!!! ❤️
amy · 9/24/2011
doing negatives is right on... also, don't reach up too high when you first start with pullups! if you reach up just a couple inches, your arms can stay bent and your biceps will be engaged at a point in the range of motion where they are probably strongest... its much easier to do a pullup if you keep your arms bent; as you get better you can reach up higher and higher.
JeHanne · 9/25/2011
Thank you Amy! I just started using your Tuesday Tip shoulder mount prep last week and love it. I have incorporated it into my 'core' strengthening (I alternate core and upper body strengthening days). Thanks again ladies, I appreciate how helpful and supportive everyone is. This is exactly what I was looking for.
amy · 9/25/2011
Yay Jehanne! awesome! and what a good idea to alternate core and upper body-- very responsible of you =))) people are so supportive on this forum, i love it too! Thanks to V for making this such a safe and generous place =)
JeHanne · 9/25/2011
Thank you Amy! The only part I do not intentionally condition is legs since they are 'strong like bull'. LOL. Free dance/floor work has plenty of moves to keep them movin. Instead of getting frustrated with what I can't do... I made a plan to get me on the path to what I want. Much more productive for me to focus on. Today is 'the' day where I practice these pull up tips. My ultimate goal with this is to do a spinning pole hang where I slowly pull my entire body up. That's gorgeous! I also want to do the scissor climb. For now... will focus on the reverse pull ups. 🥂 I do love this forum and all the great people here. A huge thanks to Veena for making it happen!
amy · 9/25/2011
JeHanne, i absolutely adore your attitude. seriously! high five for that =)
JeHanne · 9/25/2011
Awww, thank you Amy! High Five!!! 😀
Veena · 9/25/2011
Thank YOU guy's for your support.... and your willingness to help others. I know it makes them feel welcome here. ❤️