Eye of the Tiger Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 In my calisthenics I make gains everyday except for my pull ups. I only eother struggle to keep the the same amount of reps I did the previous day or decrease in them but I gain in all my other calisthenics. Why is this and what should I do? ThaNKS in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Pullups every day may not be wise. They're a very tough movement and lots of time is needed for the muscles to recover and gain in strength for it. Try doing them every other day. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 I agree with Jack. Pull-ups are one of the few exercises that you are using all of your body weight as resistance. You may do well with more recovery time. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eye of the Tiger Posted September 1, 2002 Author Share Posted September 1, 2002 So why is it that I progress in handstand pushups. Bit I'l try doing them every other day as in Matts book he doesn't inclued pulling type movements probobly becuase they dont work like the other movements. Well thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Here is a good link for you to working your way up to better (Or More) Pull-Ups (be sure you are using correct form) Try doing every other day at first until it becomes easier for you. .... http://www.military.com/Content/MoreContent/1,12044,NU_pullup_stew,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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