Hey guys, I know I don't usually post anything myself but I've really been debating lately about an uncommon topic, wide pull-up variations. I've seen people do different types of variations and I'm really curious as to which one is best and where the variations actually differ. Well, to explain this I would have to show you guys a little video that I made of myself performing two types of wide pull-up variations. The first three are "supposed" to be the type that Chris promotes on YouTube, the last three are a bit strange, and I would like to see what Chris thinks about it. I've seen plenty of guys doing them like this and I've tried them myself and believe me, they DO work you lats. Anyway, do any of you guys know where I could share the video so you guys can see it(other than YouTube)? Thanks.
other than YouTube, you could use Vimeo. If you simply just don't want to make it public, you can always make YouTube videos shareable from a link. Videosprout also has a free upload but it's limited views and storage. :)
Yeah I'd suggest YouTube and put it as unlisted so you can only visit it by link.
Thanks guys
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x545nhj_trim-5598f36f-de8e-4beb-ab86-96481b685758_sport
Now, when I performed these exercises I was already super tired(this was after my workout) so be patient with my form. Thanks!
Umm. It says "Page not found: The page you're looking for is either restricted or doesn't exist".
Did you delete it or is the link wrong?
I'm sorry, it's just that I had it private, it's public now!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x545rpg this should be it!
I wouldn't recommend doing them explosive if thats what you try in the video. Mostly it just looks like bad form. Slow and controlled = strength & mass
That's exactly what I was thinking. Thanks!
I sometimes end up doing them like the "strange" ones, but it's usually the last few reps of the last 2 sets or so. Yea you're gonna have to wait for Chris's answer cos' I have no clue haha but I don't think it's wrong, I guess it's just more "optimal" to have your back arched during it or something like that...
And yes we can see the video now (duh xD).
Hahaha, thanks Gligor. I also think that the last ones aren't wrong either. But I would really like to see what Chris has to say about it. Thx
for me it is the same like gligor,
at the end of a set, when i really want to achieve a specific amount of reps i catch myself doing these type of, like you called them, "strange" pull ups. i personally do not like them, i do not think that they are wrong however i think you should aim for the full range of motion. i do not think that it is very useful to do only "One part" of the actual movement because i somehow really "fall down" when i have the "down movement from the pull up". s/o to my joints.
and i think if one does the "strange type of pull ups" than one will be likely to miss to pull the shoulder blades down and miss therefore the needed tension. a rounded back, rounded shoulder possition can also lead to injuries.
so all in all, of course the "strange one" is not really wrong, however i think if you can do, for example 10 normal ones, than do 10 normal ones instead of 10 normal ones and after that trying to do another set of these strange pull ups, which increases the risk of injury or disbalance.
I completely agree with everything you said.