smolov for pullups?

casperthegst

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Is there any smolov like programs for pullups out there because i have tried everything to get my pullups numbers up (recon ron, armstrong, failure sets) and they just wont respond to anything? Would buying a weightbelt and actually running smolov for pullups be worthwhile?
 
Do you already do weighted pullups? How many can you do? What about under hand grip? If that's easier for you there's no real need to use the overhand grip.
 
Do you already do weighted pullups? How many can you do? What about under hand grip? If that's easier for you there's no real need to use the overhand grip.

chest to bar for 8 never done weighted pullups, so you recommend chins instad of pullups?
 
I don't think you need a fancy program.

The important thing is to do more total pull-ups/chins in the same amount of time, or the same amount of pull-ups/chins in less time. You can alternate this with working weighted chins/pull-ups - start light, and add a small amount of weight each workout (1lb would be good - it'll add up fast enough).

So if chins/pull-ups are a priority, something like:

Day A
10 minutes to do lots of pull-ups. It doesn't have to be as many as possible, just aim for the number generally increase (it doesn't have to increase every workout - everyone has off days). Don't do too many reps on the first sets, pace yourself.

Day B
Weighted chins/pull-ups, 5 sets of 3. Start light, gradually add weight.

Done 2-4 days a week.

Use whatever grip you like, or vary between chins and pull-ups. I'd recommend doing chin-ups for at least some of your weighted work though, if not the bodyweight stuff as well. If you stall, take it easy with chins for a couple workouts, then start again with the total reps or weight slightly reduced.
 
You need to start doing weighted pull ups.

Doing negatives or assisted negs with 1 arm can be helpful. You can also do 1 arm pull/chin ups with a counterbalance to have an objective number. (1 rope, X plate/DB)

Tosa is right on. Focus on doing more overall volume on any given day. Density sets can also be useful.
 
Focus on one program for a while and stick with it.
 
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