PULL UPS

We have been noticing some individuals are struggling with pull ups, The best way to increase your pull ups is by doing them, well if a person can not get one pull up or are stuck on low numbers, what type of exercises should they do? I have become a moderate believer in Cross-Fit and think that they have some great ideas and the work outs will help many of you. If you get a chance I put a link to CrossFit.com under the links category of the webpage check it out, go to the “exercises and demos” link and check out the Kipping pull up, watch the instructional video (WMV). There are a couple of videos that pertain to this pull-up so take some time to check them and any other of the work outs that look like they will fit into your work out plan. Make certain if you are going to perform this exercise, as with any other exercise, ensure you are doing it properly in a safe environment.

Another thing that will help are hand stand push ups, once again there are several ways to do these and the best way to do anything of this nature is a progression, start with assisted hand stand push ups and work your way up to un-assisted, once again this exercise is among the many listed on the cross-fit webpage under the “exercises and Demos” link. The Work Out of the Day (WOD) is also posted on the Crossfit.com webpage and it is a great way to change things up from the normal regiments and don’t take a lot of time to incorporate.

You can also sign up to receive the WOD via email daily so if you enjoy what you see, go for it. Just some ideas for those of you who are interested, I am in no way affiliated with cross-fit or am promoting you to register or purchase anything from them, this is at your discretion and just another source of good training tips you might find useful.

As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Stay motivated, stay dedicated and as always be safe.