tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228454127208930271.post3415597591436368528..comments2024-01-30T00:01:49.362-05:00Comments on Strength Basics: Pullup VariationsPeter Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228454127208930271.post-41246097637803065812010-05-27T12:55:12.057-04:002010-05-27T12:55:12.057-04:00Lay back chin ups are an EXCELLENT exercise for st...Lay back chin ups are an EXCELLENT exercise for strength, size and general fitness gains. Basically, you do a basic chin up (palms facing you), your grip a little narrower than shoulder width apart. Arch your back and "lay back" as you pull yourself up, trying to touch your sternum to the bar. This "lay back" greatly reduces the biceps from the move, while allowing you to work your back and do more reps, which in turn will REALLY blast your back.Smackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455180293060927737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228454127208930271.post-2352761626688857332009-02-15T10:59:00.000-05:002009-02-15T10:59:00.000-05:00Good suggestion. I was thinking of it, then I real...Good suggestion. I was thinking of it, then I realized "changing what you pullup off of" was a bigger discussion.<BR/><BR/>Thick bars, padded bars, rotating bars, ropes, towels, I-beams (by the fingertips), etc...I'll do a whole post on that alone!Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228454127208930271.post-22174014920879534462009-02-15T08:20:00.000-05:002009-02-15T08:20:00.000-05:00Surprised you didn't mention towel pulls!Surprised you didn't mention towel pulls!Andy and Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653596857524214714noreply@blogger.com