Author Topic: Warmup - Pullups Substitute? (Read 3867 times)

Nathanael Shermett · « **on:** July 08, 2009, 02:04:46 PM »

Hey there!

Is there a different body weight exercise that works the same muscles as a pull up? I don't have easy access to a place I can practice them... especially just as a basic warm up.

Thanks. :3

James_Rivard · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2009, 02:24:12 PM »

Effective tool for alternative workouts in my opinion is a resistance band. They can be used and modified to perform almost every exercise that is praised for Parkour. Pull Downs instead of pull ups to get you started there. Check em out, easy to take along anywhere and very inexpensive.

Nathanael Shermett · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2009, 03:28:48 PM »

If possible, I'd like something that requires NO tools. Thanks, and sorry, haha.

Steven Low · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:02:07 PM »

inverted rows... find something you can hang off

James_Rivard · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2009, 04:12:12 PM »

You can always use a chair to assist your pull ups til you're strong and confident enough in your ability to take it away. Tools are here to help...even if you can't afford or find a chair...find something similar to help you and you'll be well on your way towards your goal.

Nathanael Shermett · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2009, 08:04:43 PM »

I never said I can't do pull ups... I just don't have anywhere to do them. I need a workout that focuses on the same muscle groups that I can just do in my room without any tools or anything.

Xavier HighReach Byrd · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2009, 08:12:03 PM »

I cant think of one that works the EXACT same muscles, especially without tools. So just go do some handstand push ups do like 60 that should equal about 1 pull up.

Well Pullups mainly work your back so do back exercises/bicept excersises, and maybe wall climbs.

Nathanael Shermett · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:13:45 PM »

Good enough. Thanks!

Xavier HighReach Byrd · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2009, 09:39:42 PM »

Anytime

Chris Salvato · « **Reply #9 on:** July 10, 2009, 08:23:41 AM »

inverted rows off the side of a table work just fine.

David M. · « **Reply #10 on:** July 10, 2009, 09:33:59 AM »

Quote from: Xavier HighReach Byrd on July 09, 2009, 08:12:03 PM

So just go do some handstand push ups do like 60 that should equal about 1 pull up.

Hmmmmmmm I think thats a little reversed...(yes I saw the

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Xavier HighReach Byrd · « **Reply #11 on:** July 10, 2009, 02:31:06 PM »

Quote from: Shark on July 10, 2009, 09:33:59 AM

Quote from: Xavier HighReach Byrd on July 09, 2009, 08:12:03 PM
So just go do some handstand push ups do like 60 that should equal about 1 pull up.

Hmmmmmmm I think thats a little reversed...(yes I saw the )

haha, It's for the people who only read half a post and then go try stuff. JK

Corey Cedeno · « **Reply #12 on:** July 10, 2009, 07:31:10 PM »

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaahahaha you got me Xavier.

Nathan, do them on a tree, a swing set bar, a stairwell, a really tall guys arms, the molding above a doorway, pretty much any outdoor playpark. Use your imagination. ^^

Grayson · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2009, 11:55:12 AM »

Iron gym is just 30 bucks... but I've see pull up bars that go as low as 20 bucks.

Nick N. · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:13:10 AM »

excuse my lack of knowlage here - wtf is a pulldown?

WQ F · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:58:39 AM »

Quote from: slicknick96 on August 30, 2009, 09:13:10 AM

excuse my lack of knowlage here - wtf is a pulldown?

I never heard of it either, but a google search gave me this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulldown_exercise

Nick N. · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2009, 03:00:21 PM »

Ahh, ok thanks man

I guess the name should have given it away.

Steven Low · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2009, 07:51:03 AM »

Don't do pulldowns

Yow · « **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2009, 01:15:32 PM »

Quote from: Nick N. on August 30, 2009, 09:13:10 AM

excuse my lack of knowlage here - wtf is a pulldown?

When you hang from a ledge or pipe and then bring your body up and down I think. Isn't a pulldown another name for a pull up?

Steven Low · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2009, 03:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Yow on October 02, 2009, 01:15:32 PM

Quote from: Nick N. on August 30, 2009, 09:13:10 AM
excuse my lack of knowlage here - wtf is a pulldown?
When you hang from a ledge or pipe and then bring your body up and down I think. Isn't a pulldown another name for a pull up?

No, pulldowns are on a machine in the gym where you sit down and pull the bar down to you.

Don't use them. Do pullups or pullups on ledges (like you're referring to).

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