I (17M) have been working out for nearly 6 years and I have always used pullups as part of my workout. Around 3 years ago, I did my first consecutive set of 20 pullups and now (3y ears later) I still haven't moved from that spot. At the beginning of any workout I will knock 15-20 pullups as a warm-up (20 on my best days). I haven't changed my routine in years and I haven't progressed. What can I do or change to start getting higher reps!

Can anyone who sees this tell me how long it takes for them to do 50 pull ups?

I can do 50 pull ups in 20 minutes and I'm not sure if it's good?

Hey Guys and Gals, So since this whole Covid thing started I have been looking for a good pull up bar to use in the doorway (36 inches) of my tiny apartment. Since I live in an apartment complex and a small living space I do not have room for a stand alone pull up station inside or outside the Apt. Any recommendations are appreciated or if you have an alternative suggestion I am all ears! Thanks in advance!

Hi, need advice on getting to 30 Pullups

Frenchies: 15 Pulls + 5.5.5 (Top, Middle, Bottom) 50 Pullup Program: Similar to GTG

I feel that Frenchies will help grip strength while training pullups simultaneously. On the other hand, 50 Pullups program will help me hit more volume with more rest, more specific to the 30 Pullup goal. On the downside it needs additional grip strength training, which I plan to hit 20s one arm hangs on each side.

https://www.strongfirst.com/the-fighter-pullup-program-revisited/

In this link you will find a helpful pull up pyramid routine.

Also remember with your grip to roll forward and down. By. That I mean the bar should rest at the base of your fingers and above the meaty portion. After years of bad grip technique I suffer with blisters and callus that costly rip. I do pull ups about every day.

Hope this helps.

Hey guys, I installed a pullup bar in my studio so I can do a one or two rep every time I go to the toilet. However, recently my forearms (classic pull up grip) hurt when I do it. Doesn't feel like the typical muscle sore. Anybody have experience with this? I'm stopping until I recover, and stick to just leg raises/windshield wipers and deadhangs for now.

Hey all,

Due to the bar I have my only option is performing the pull ups with bent knees. Is this alright?

Additionally, I use resistance bands to help me focus on form. Combined with the bent knees. Curious if this is hurting me rather than helping in the long run. Thanks!

Hey all,

I seem to be unable to do pull ups without straining my neck - and I believe it gave me a muscle spasm two days ago. In my sternocleidomastoid muscle. I'm in my mid thirties.

I noticed it was very tender behind my right ear. Almost felt like a swollen lymph node. The area was hot and I had minor headaches on that side. Also my scalp is quite tender now. And I feel kind of tired and groggy.

I spoke to a doctor on the phone and his conclusion was - muscle spasm. Give it rest. IB Profen. Heat.

So my question is - has anyone else experienced this?

Previously I'd gotten all sorts of soreness, stiffness in my neck area. It was always unclear if it was from pullups, from sleeping wrong, or from computer monitors being too low (corrected this).

I was using a rubber band to reduce the weight of my pullups to focus on form - but then this happened.

I'm at wits end. It's a fantastic exercise, but I don't want to keep damaging my neck!

Hi!

Since I've been forced to stay inside due to a quarantine in my country, I decided to buy a pullup bar and this week I started a routine.

I've got a backpack with 10kg (22lbs) that I use for weighted chinups

I do this pull routine 3 times a week

Chinups: 3x3 with 10 extra kg (22lbs) and then a 5x5 with just bodyweight

I weigh 75 kg (165lbs) and my record is around 7 or 8 chinups.

As I'm kinda new in calisthenics I'm not sure if this is enough volume or not