Pullup technique

[ComeFlyWithMe]

For argument's sake, lets assume I have no idea how to do a proper pullup. What grip should I use? How wide should I go? How many reps should I be able to do before I add weight? Lets make this the "pullups for dummies" thread!

[Voland]

My way:
Pullups in a straight bar palms facing forward.
width: bit wider that shoulder width.
elbows parallel to each other facing front. elbows can also face the sides if this doest hurt on the shoulders (which may happen)
Thats how it fors for me
If I can do more than 12 reps i add more weight.
btw its my favourite excercise.

["Maximus"]

My way:

-I keep a shoulder's size grip; I would get a wider grip, but that's just personal flavor.
-then, I pull up keeping my shoulders and elbow parallel to each other in 90 degree-like angle, with my legs straight or slightly bent. It's hard as hell to keep proper form, but your back and shoulders would develop more simmetrically.
-I never exceed more than 8 - 10 reps; 8 when I used weights attached to me, 12 or 15 when I just want to burn my upper back and shoulders off... it pays when girlfriend notices the definition though...
-When doing w/out weights, I do between 4 and 6 sets or 12-15 reps; when not, I keep it to 3 or maybe 4 sets, with weight.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Maximus, do you do them with palms forward or facing you?

[Jfew44]

To better work your back go palms forward. I like to do them on a slightly downward bent bar. That doesn't really make sense. /------\ Thats what it looks like with my hands on the downward part. If you dont understand this post I wont be offended because I dont either lol.

[stpete]

I understand, that's the way i do them.

[3v1lj03]

For argument's sake, lets assume I have no idea how to do a proper pullup. What grip should I use? How wide should I go? How many reps should I be able to do before I add weight? Lets make this the "pullups for dummies" thread!

They are all good. you should vary the grip width and the grip position (forward or reverse) It will hit different parts of the back

[ComeFlyWithMe]

That's a really good point 3v1lj03

Assuming you did that, are we talking about varying this by week? or by set? some other defined time?