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Old 04-14-2008, 12:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Karen P View Post
Hey guys, I'm trying to build up enough strength to do a pull-up. Right now, I'm just lowering myself from the bar as slowly as I can, but my arms give out pretty quickly. What else can I do to build up enough strength. My goal is to be able to do 10 pull-ups.
Assisted pulls, done with a band, a chair or a machine.
Also don't forget the pushups. Do lots of pushups and that will help too.
Finally I think wide grip lat pull downs are a good building up exercise for pulls.
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