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The main criticism I can think of is that with pushup/pullup you're constrained by body weight (unless using a machine to assist, I'm not sure if those exist fo
by generalenvelope 4y ago
The main criticism I can think of is that with pushup/pullup you're constrained by body weight (unless using a machine to assist, I'm not sure if those exist for pushups). Pullups are thus relatively fatiguing compared to a lat-pulldown or similar. Which might be fine, but it's nice to have more control over loading of the movement, particularly if it's hard to get volume in with a reasonable RPE (ie not maxing out every single set, which can end up inhibiting your progress). Given that I think volume (as opposed to absolute load) is a more useful driver of hypertrophy. Sorry if that's missing the point, if you're constrained to bodyweight exercises then they're a good difficult compound option
- version_five 4y agoI started doing pull ups and chin ups under a table, lying at an angle so I was only lifting part of my weight, then once I got strong enough to do the reps I wanted I transitioned to a bar For a while I was doing them with a backpack full of books as well, but I went back to just trying for really good form.
- User23 4y agoThe assist machine for pushups is called a ramp. A staircase is also a reasonable approximation. Body weight exercise is all about mechanical advantage. It’s just used in the opposite way as it is when doing actual work. You increase your mechanical disadvantage to increase your training stimulus.
- User23 4y agoTo add: You can progress with a ramp/wall all the way to handstand pushups. Simple machines are legit.
- LouisSayers 4y agoFor pullups you can use bands to lower resistance and a belt with attached weight (or simply grip a medicine ball / weight with your legs) to add weight. No need for an expensive machine :)