Questions about PULL UPS

Changing them up once a month or so will ensure you develop strength in all of the areas properly. . . I wouldn't focus on being able to maximize one area, until I was proficient in all areas. . . That's just what I was told, and it's how I train. . . After 4-5 moths, I could do 15-20, or 10 with a 45 pound plate from ALL GRIPS (close, wide, and normal). . . I have added more than 2 inches to my upper body width since doing pull-ups like this

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Finally, there's no "one right way", and "one wrong way" to do pull-ups. . . I guess you could concentrate on just one grip, but I personally think in order to maximize strength, and all muscles, you need to switch up no longer than every 3 months. . . Of course other dynamics come into play as well, such as how many times a week you do them, how fast you develop strength, and what you're doing them for.

 

Didn't get the nickname "Latimus" for nothing. . .

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Im telling ya bro, you want to change your grip up every so often. . . But you probably won't notice much diffrent results either way. . If I had to pick one grip to NOt do, it would be close grip, because it concentrates more on biceps, than back. . .


Just try everything, and whatever you feel is working best FOR YOU, and you are seeing the best results, stick to it. . .

 

There's really no need for you to change up grips that often. Pick one and stick with it till you hit your target.

 

It really doesn't matter, just pick one.

 

I do wide-grip (about 6 inches wider than shoulder-width) pullups with a slow, controlled descent for 5x5. I chose the wide grip ones because I find them hardest.

 

Vikaster, I would try to use the thick pull up bar to help your grip strenght. It will improve punching power if you use it while you punch. I'd also do chin ups with a shoulder width grip. It's the most natural position, at least I think so, to pull your self up.

However, on a personal level, I do mix it up a bit, but I don't practice boxing anymore. I do three sets of chin ups, and then two sets of pull ups with a grip wider than my shoulders.

 

I agree, I would leave out the wide grip pull ups also, good luck :good

 

Quick question Vikaster, what are you hoping to get out of doing pull ups/chin ups? Depending on what your goal is will change which type, set and rep range you should be doing.