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Pull Up Bar Home Workout Routine

Pull Ups are widely recognized as a practical benchmark for overall physical fitness. Pull Ups provide an effective and efficient upper body workout that will strengthen and tone your muscles, provide flexibility, and boost self confidence as you improve your performance. Pull Ups work a variety of muscles in the back, shoulders, and arms, providing a compound upper body workout. Their primary focus is on the Lats (Latissimus Dorsi), building that enviable wide "V-shaped" upper back.

Pull Up Variations, Pull Ups vs Chin Ups

Pull Ups are performed in a variety of ways. First, a Pull Up is performed with the palms facing away from the upper body (pronated grip). A Chin Up is performed with palms facing toward the body (supinated grip). Pull Up Bars also have a set of grips perpendicular to the body, allowing palms to face each other (semi-supinated grip). Each Pull Up grip variation has its benefits, and you should ultimately strive to master each.

Wide Grip Pull Up vs Narrow Grip Pull Up

Changing the hand grip width is the other way to vary your Pull Up workout routine. Wide grip pull ups will focus more on your upper lats. Narrow grip pull ups (or Close grip pull ups) focus more on your lower lats. Again, you should strive to master each. Most beginners will find narrow grip Chip Ups the easiest place to start. Remember the Chin Up variation is performed with palms facing toward the upper body (supinated grip).

Proper Form

As with all exercises, proper form, including proper breathing, is crucial to achieving a safe, effective workout. Full range of motion is important, especially in the down position. This is of particular importance if your goal is that wide "V-shaped" back and torso. On the lower end of the movement, get into the habit of letting your lats fully stretch out on each rep, pausing for a count while you do so. This should feel good as you progress and should not cause any pain. If this does happen to cause pain, then reconsider, and consult your physician. Breathing should be slow and methodical. Breath in while in the down position. Raise in a slow steady movement. Exhale on the way down, while again controlling the movement. Focus on form first, performing high qualtiy reps, rather than trying to break some record. You will be pleased with the results of having this discipline.

Iron Gym Pull Up Bar

I have been using the Iron Gym Pull Up Bar for almost a year now and I am thoroughly pleased with this product. The bar is plenty sturdy, can be used in most doorways, and provides for a variety of grips. More importantly, I am very pleased with the results, and can see and feel the difference that a consistent Pull Up workout routine has made in my strength, muscle tone and self confidence.