Seriously. Weighted pullups just seem funny to me. I like figuring out how to attach the weights. It was like a weighted pullup fashion show in here this morning. Bryon’s 7am class had the metal plates roped around their weights in various styles that looked like belt buckles. How is it not cool watching Mike H. hang 2 45lb plates with a couple of metal plates around his waist? I saw a few kettle bell clumps that looked like a Giant’s earring. And Kate reported that the women in her class were not shy about certain innuendos with regard to the whole kettle bells dangling off a weight belt situation. I think weighted pullups are fun because it isn’t scary or intimidating to try one even if you think it will end in failure. It takes a certain amount of courage to attempt a heavy split jerk or back squat since there is a heavy barbell over your head or on your back, but a weighted pullup? The most that happens is your chin doesn’t go over the bar. We had a bunch of women realize that they can actually do a dead hang pullup! And when Mateo says he didn’t help you, he means it. You all need to have more confidence in yourselves and don’t be afraid to look completely unglamorous shaking and eye-popping trying to get that last inch. Fight. For. It. It looks like Mike G. takes the cake this time with a 114.5lb pullup. Sweet!
114.5 lbs, wow! next time he just needs someone to jump on his back instead of figuring out how to attach all that weight. Piggy Back Pull Ups!
Ya Mike G. I’m 49.78% of the way to that weight too. If I’d pulled up twice, would that count? No? Awwweee… Hey Jen, does doing sets of weighted pullups improve kips, or chest to bars? Will probably have my answer at 2pm this afternoon. Why did I ask?