Pull-Ups, It’s OK To Ask For Help

by | Jul 23, 2013 | Alignment | 8 comments

This post is a follow-up to the pull-up journey I did last year.  The theme, as always, is how you get there.

This is the original video that demonstrates how to do a pull-up like a badass ninja wannabe and not like an actual badass ninja.  Read original post here.

The following video demonstrates a more sensible approach to building upper body strength.

Update 02/14/14 A little help from my uterus.


Wondering what a latissimus dorsi is? Let me Google that for you, Click here and sit back, I’ve already done the work for you. 🙂 Now I’m just a smart ass ninja.

Update: I’ve been schooled by a Navy Seal that what I’m actually doing in the video is a chin up, not a pull-up. I guess I should have googled it first. 🙂

Here is the pull-up assistant thingy I have.  It came with a DVD, but I haven’t gotten to all the ways it can be used.   Lifeline USA Pullup Revolution Plus

Here is the link to the chin up bar I have, ProSource Heavy-Duty Easy Gym Doorway Chin-Up/Pull-Up Bar  Update: It works great, but after years of use, it has chipped the paint on my door frame.  I now wrap the ends with a cloth napkin.

I’ve been told this one is easier on the door frame:  

 

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8 Comments

  1. Tim Harris
    Tim Harris on July 23, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Nicely done and beautifully demonstrated. I can’t wait for the follow up!

  2. Jenni
    Jenni on July 23, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Thanks so much for showing us your pull-up journey, Barbara! I just ordered my Lifeline pull-up support thingy via your link because I want to be a pull-up ninja like you! 🙂

  4. Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES
    Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES on July 23, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Thank you Tim. Hopefully the follow up won’t be a whole year from now. I’m feeling stronger everyday.

  5. Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES
    Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES on July 24, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Hi Barbara, I was cracking up when i saw you get your Bruce Lee game on in the first video! 🙂 That reminds me I need to try and do some pullups I’ve not done them in years.

  6. Nan Ayers
    Nan Ayers on August 6, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    You are my hero :o)

  7. Jean-Patrick Pelletier
    Jean-Patrick Pelletier on July 31, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Good job, but that’s not a pull up, that’s a chin up.

  8. Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES
    Barbara Loomis, LMT, RES on July 31, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Yes, I’ve since figured that out. 🙂 Thank you. I’m working on my pull-ups.

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