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Pull Up Mate – More than Just Pull Ups!
You might think that pull up mate is only for pull ups. That’d make sense, right? Wrong.
This is a pretty reasonable mistake to make – it’s really a mobile, complete calisthenics workout partner. It’s a system for every single movement type that you could expect in calisthenics and bodyweight training.
If you’re training out of your own home, you’re going to need to make the most of your space.
One of the key considerations is the footprint of your gym equipment: the sheer amount of space it takes up on your floor-plan. After all, square feet of space are always in demand and too big of a footprint might limit what training you can do at home.
When should you add weight to your pull ups?
Adding weight to your pull-ups is one of the best problems to have in bodyweight training. The pull up is a challenging exercise and the requirement – or even ability – to add more weight to it is an impressive place to find yourself. However, how should you add weight and when?These are the questions we’re going to discuss today – by the end of this short article you’re going to know how to progress to weighted pull ups and make the most of them!
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The pull-up is great, but it’s not always possible – and you need to train those upper back muscles somehow.
Today we’re discussing the pull-up and lat pulldown. They’re competitors for your time in the gym and they’re often compared as direct competitors.
Stick with us – we’re going to break down this rivalry in a way that actually helps your training!
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