
How to improve your pull ups and make them strict
Learn how to improve your pull-ups step by step. From assisted pull-ups to strict ones. Tips, proper technique, and effective exercises to build strength.
In our latest articles we have analyzed all the guidelines that current scientific evidence gives us to make good training planning aimed at optimizing muscle mass gain as much as possible. And after that, I think it is time to move on to practice and see how these concepts are applied in a training routine.
That is why today we are going to see a full body routine adapted for different levels that you can do 3 times a week and with which you will be sure to obtain the best results for hypertrophy.
We are also going to see some extra tips that will help you get the most out of these routines and a few more things, so let's get started.
Let's do a quick summary of what guidelines this routine should follow to be optimal according to the scientific evidence we have collected.
First, in terms of training volume, we have a minimum of 10 effective weekly series per muscle group and a maximum of 20, except in the case of the legs which would be double.
Regarding intensity, we must try to reach at least 80 – 90% of our capacity in each series, with a repetition range of between 6 and 20 for it to be effective.
And as for the exercises, it should be a cohesive selection that works the different muscle groups in various planes or angles.
If you want a detailed explanation of each of these aspects and others that I have not mentioned so as not to extend too much but that I will also take into account in the routine, you have this article.
Part 1: Push - shoulders
3 sets of declined push-ups
Part 2: Push - pectoral
3 sets of push-ups
Part 3: Pull - dorsal
3 sets of Australian pull-ups
Part 4: Pull - upper back
3 sets of elastic band rows
Part 5: Legs - quadriceps
3 sets of bulgarian squat with slow eccentric
Part 6: Legs - femoral
3 sets of femoral bridge with a hold on the top
Perform all exercises at 80 - 90% of your capacity, reaching close to technical failure.
Use minimum rest periods of between 2' and 2'30"
Perform 3 times a week
Part 1: Push - shoulders
3 sets of pike push ups
Part 2: Push - pectoral
3 series of dips
Part 3: Pull - dorsal
3 sets of chin ups
Part 4: Pull - upper back
3 sets of elastic band rows
Part 5: Legs - quadriceps
3 sets of explosive bulgarian squat with slow eccentric
Part 6: Legs - femoral
3 sets of one-leg femoral bridge with holding on the top
Perform all exercises at 80 - 90% of your capacity, reaching close to technical failure.
Use minimum rest times of 2'30"
Perform 3 times a week
Part 1: Push - shoulders
3 sets of assisted handstand push-ups
Part 2: Push - pectoral
3 series of explosive dips
Part 3: Pull - dorsal
3 sets of explosive pull-ups
Part 4: Pull - upper back
3 sets of elastic band rows with holding and slow eccentric
Part 5: Legs - quadriceps
3 sets of explosive bulgarian squat with isometric at the bottom and slow eccentric
Part 6: Legs - femoral
3 sets of one-leg femoral bridge with hold at the top and slow eccentric
Perform all exercises at 80 - 90% of your capacity, reaching close to technical failure.
Use minimum rest periods of 2'30"
Perform 3 times a week
If you perform these routines following the indicated guidelines, you will ensure that you are performing optimal training to gain muscle mass.
Remember that another very important aspect to obtain results is the diet, which must be in accordance with your goals.
Yerai Alonso
Cofundador de Calisteniapp, referente en calistenia y el street workout en Español. Con más de una década de experiencia, es creador de uno de los canales de YouTube más influyentes del sector. Autor del libro La calle es tu gimnasio, campeón de Canarias y jurado en competiciones nacionales e internacionales.
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