THE FASTEST WAY TO ACHIEVE A STANDARD BODYWEIGHT PULLUP

Assisted or negative pullups?

BY LEE BOYCE, C.P.T.

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Which exercise will help me achieve a standard bodyweight pull-up more quickly: assisted or negative pullups? - Chris D., Springfield, MA.

Go with negative pull-ups, as you’ll still be forced to handle your entire bodyweight. Since everyone can lower more than they can lift, you’ll overload more of your muscle fibers, increasing your pulling strength in a short amount of time.

Lee Boyce, C.P.T., is a strength and conditioning coach based in Toronto.

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