makey98 Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) I tried these yesterday with some cheap bath towels that I bought. It ends up being around 3 or 4 inches thick. I thought I would be able to do these fairly well, but I could only pull myself up. I couldn't lower down and then pull-up again. They are VERY tough for me. Anyone else try these or have any success with them? I did do them outside and I had boots and coveralls on which has to be another 5-10 lbs, but still...... Edited December 11, 2006 by makey98 Quote Current Goals: COC #2.5 45# blob R-Grade 5/G8 DO Deck of cards <10 sec.
Yersinia Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) never done them before. gonna go outside and try some now. hope theres not to many freak neighbours watching me. editing this with results soon managed to do 10 of them. i usually do like 10-15 pullups . really liked doing them with towels tho. gonna start doing that more often Edited December 11, 2006 by Yersinia Quote Goals! : Dominate the #2.5 and BBSM Done!
philthy Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 never done them before. gonna go outside and try some now. hope theres not to many freak neighbours watching me. editing this with results soon managed to do 10 of them. i usually do like 10-15 pullups . really liked doing them with towels tho. gonna start doing that more often When I used to do them I could do over 20... Quote
makey98 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Posted December 12, 2006 Well yesterday after my gripper workout I was able to get 5 good ones. That makes me feel a little better, I must have just not been warmed up well enough. It is pretty cold here (Chicago). I think these could really build some crushing/supporting strength and endurance.... Quote Current Goals: COC #2.5 45# blob R-Grade 5/G8 DO Deck of cards <10 sec.
PowerHouse Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Once you get better and better at em, use less fingers or go thumbless. Quote Goals: To be stronger then I was last week. I don't mean to be condescending(which means to talk down to)..........
mbcx6pmw Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 I like these too. I'll often do a couple of sets of regular pull ups followed by towel pull ups. Towel hammer curls are good too. Quote Paul Wood
lifesnotfair Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 I like these too. I'll often do a couple of sets of regular pull ups followed by towel pull ups. Towel hammer curls are good too. Why on earth do I pay so much money for a gym membership, when all I need is an oly bar, some plates and a towell? Quote
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