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I have a gym and track near me where I can do workouts.
Ihavenoidea
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Lat pulldowns can help some, but the best way to get better at pullups is just doing them alot. Turn your weakness into a strength.
I can only do around four right now. I'm going to do them every day for two weeks and see what the results are.
I would recommend trying to accumulate a decent amount of volume with good, clean reps that don't make you max out each attempt.
For example, if I was able to do a max of 6 pull ups before failing, I could do 4-5 in a set until I've reached 20 reps, taking rests in between each set. As I get better at pull ups, I can increase the total number to 25 or 30, so on and so forth.
DanteoftheBloodAngels
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https://www.stewsmithfitness.com/bl...tocol-for-pullups-and-pushups-increase-50-100
Took me from 3 to 11 when I did this 2 week program for pull ups. I did more like 5 weeks though.
This looks like such a good program!
Ill try it out and see how it works after a month. Thank you very much.
I'd also like to note I'm a current Junior so I have a lot of time to build my CFA as high as possible.
egriddy_41
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I would recommend buying a doorway pull up bar for your room. Back in 2024 when I started my class of 2029 application, I couldn't do more than 4. Now, I can do almost 20. Having a pull-up bar in your doorway can help a lot because if you pass by there a lot, you can do pull-ups every time you do. They shouldn't be too hard to find on Amazon.
I'll get one. Is there any specific brand you would recommend?
If you can go to your local Academy or other sporting goods store, you might be able to find a reliable one there.
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This is the one that I use personally, and I am very satisfied with my progress with it so far.
DanteoftheBloodAngels
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Just be sure to measure and make sure you have a doorway it fits so you don't waste your money.
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For pullups do shoulder shrugs, lock and lowers/negatives
egriddy_41
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I am not sure of any specific brands, my parents just had one. I also recommend possibly getting a gym membership, just to be able to do more than what is on the CFA. While those events are extremely important, lifting can help bring more mobility, and strength in general.
Rogue Jammer pull up bar
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Rogue Jammer Pull-up Bar
Designed to mount above a doorway frame on a standard wood stud wall*, the Rogue Jammer Pull-Up Bar is an everyday game-changer—enabling athletes to transport their fitness lifestyle, without compromise, into any room of their home or workplace.