pull ups

I (19 year old male, 210lbs) struggle to maintain 20 pull-ups in a single set unless I’m constantly training the movement. I’m regularly tested for pull-ups and 20 is the max score for my age. Even if I take a week or so off I tend to lose reps and can only do 17 to 18. The most I’ve ever done...

[TL;DR — how to get from 18 pull-ups to 20 faster?] Some time ago I set two goals: 1) to move from 13 bodyweight pull-ups to 20 2) to make 1 weighted pull-up with 32 kg Fighter pull-up program definitely worked for me (thanks Pavel), but on 18 rep max I hit the wall. And #18 was not even...

Hey Guys, I was just wondering If anyone has had the same experience/problem as me regarding pain and recovery in their Distal Bicep Tendonitis? A couple months ago, I started to experience discomfort/weakness in my lower bicep area when doing specifically pull ups. The discomfort wasn't...

Hello, I'm looking to start the fighter pull up program based on my current 15RM. Based on the article, it looks like the program goes up by a volume of 2 reps per set. Why is this? The lower volume programs only go up by 1. This is NOT the same question as why do the numbers drop off more...

Hi guys, I am training to increase my max rep pull ups for the Australian defence force fitness test. I have just completed four weeks of the 'Fighters Pull Up Program', which increase my max from 7 reps to 12 reps(Stoked). My question is where do i go from here in order to increase my max reps...

Hi all, I wondered what the updated line of thinking is on Strong Endurance type training with pull ups. Specifically, what are some SF tested and approved applications/programmes? Looking to run this as a standalone minimalist programme for a while and cover full body with limited moves. I...

Hello I would like to increase my max of pull-ups. I have been stagnating at around 17-18 for 3 and a half months. I started with bodyweight grease the groove for 2 and a half months and then I continued with the fighter pull ups program also at body weight. I have tomorrow for the last day of...

Hello I'm interested in learning more about how to increase muscular endurance. I'm wondering if anyone knows why the Fighter Pull-up Program doesn't use 50% of your max reps approach? From the examples I've seen online, it seems like you have to use 80%-100% of your strength for every set...

Hello, As you can see in the attached picture I have a shoulder that can do something gnarly. I can literally relax my shoulder out of the socket and then put it back where it belongs without assistance from anyone else or even my right arm, just with the power of my mind. Though a great...

Hello all, I have a question mainly targeted towards any one with military experience or similar. I have been a Police officer for several years and am soon to be joining the Army in an infantry role, with about 12 weeks to train before I begin training. I was planning on using the “Black...

Hi all, My elbows start to complain if my pull-ups or chin ups exceed a certain volume threshold (generally around 30 or so in a session). I have tried various tactics, slow and steady, breaking down the reps in varied ways (ladders, gtg etc) rotations of grips etc but elbows just do not...

Hi everybody, Im writing this because I just tested my pullup max, and its the same as 2 1/2 months ago, 15. Im 19 years old, 190cm (6′ 2.8″), and 73kg(161 lbs). My current program, which I have been doing since I last tested my max (2 1/2 months ago), consistently except for 2 weeks at the...

I remember reading somewhere (probably SF related) that you can experience activation of the triceps when performing strict pull-ups and I've certainly experienced this first hand on many occasions. Does anyone know how/why this happens?

I have been reading Beyond Bodybuilding, and have recently reread the chapter about 'Progressive Movement Training'. In summary, you can gain squat or bench press strength by lifting heavy with a partial range of motion, and gradually increasing the range of motion. It seemed like pistol squats...

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About me: 24M around 199cm 95kg currently doing 9 reps of BW+15kg pull-ups. I started the Fighter Program at 4 reps, and have followed it to the letter, with an occasional extra day off, the start was difficult but I managed to make progress completely according to the plan. When I got to my...

I used to do 10 sets of pull ups a week in the 6-8 reps range over two sessions. I've been doing this for four months up until December 2018, and never had any lingering forearm pain. In the past 5 weeks, I've found myself with more time, and have decided to do 5-7 sets of pull ups everyday (at...

As my Forum name indicates, I am tall. I'm 6 feet 6 inches (~198cm) tall and can easily reach my ceiling by reaching up. I also live in an apartment where the best pull up bar I could get is one that fits on the door frame, which I barely fit under. I have read in Mr. Tsatsouline's works that...

I came across this book and it`s hard for me to understand the exact routine outlined for improving pull ups in context of the winter polyathalon any help in understanding the program is appreciated Андрей Кожуркин - Теория и методика подтягиваний (части 1-3) - стр 1

Hi all, In a different post, I've stumbled upon a concept that I have so far been ignorant about: "Training age" in the context of the post, he was referring to the amount of time spent training and used that to classify a lifter as Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. So far, I've just been...