The pull-up is one of the most classic strength training exercises you can do, and also one of the best! But how do you manage your first rep if you can’t do pull-ups today, and how should you train to progress to 10+ reps?
Or should you stick to lat pulldowns instead?
In this episode, we also discuss the biomechanics and muscles used in the pull-up and lat pulldown, as well as their pros and cons.
This is the sixth and final episode in our series covering ”The Big 6” exercises: the bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, different kinds of rows, and pull-up/lat pulldown.
Other Episodes in The Big 6 Series:
- Bench Press: Master the Most Popular Lift
- Squat: King of All Exercises?
- Deadlift: Raw Strength, Real Results
- Overhead Press: Build True Upper Body Power
- Row to Grow: Build an Unbreakable Back
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This is episode 67 of the podcast. Check out the five previous episodes below:
- Episode 66: The Big 6 – Row to Grow: Build an Unbreakable Back
- Episode 65: The Big 6 – Overhead Press: Build True Upper Body Power
- Episode 64: The Big 6 – Deadlift: Raw Strength, Real Results
- Episode 63: The Big 6 – Squat: King of All Exercises?
- Episode 62: The Big 6 – Bench Press: Master the Most Popular Lift
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