BuffaloRush Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 A very funny bit this week between Howard and Jeremy. When talking NHL combine, Howard claimed he could do 3 pull-ups. Jeremy said now way, so they raised money for charity and he attempted to do 1. The result is pretty funny. Pull-ups are really tough especially when you are carrying a few extra LB’s. Ironically many people on Twitter were joking about Howard’s “dad shoes.” Nike Air Monarchs I guess. Question is....how many pull-ups could you do? I might be able to do 1.... but probably more like 1/2. Anyway enjoy.... 1
metzelaars_lives Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 What is wrong with these people? I can literally do 15 pull ups, no problem. Sure I'm bragging but in all sincerity, I didn't know grown men were unable to do pull ups. Is this common?
BuffaloRush Posted June 6, 2018 Author Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, metzelaars_lives said: What is wrong with these people? I can literally do 15 pull ups, no problem. Sure I'm bragging but in all sincerity, I didn't know grown men were unable to do pull ups. Is this common? Have you tried? It’s really hard. Also it’s a pull-up and not a chin up where you bring your grip on. A wide arm pull-up is ridiculously tough Edited June 6, 2018 by BuffaloRush
Albwan Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 In other news jeremy the sjw drooled over star wars solo so i know it must be bad. thanks for saving me 25 bucks jer. 1
aristocrat Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 he just doesn't work out and his muscles are gone. I regularly do 3 sets of 12-15 but that's just my routine. i haven't tried to work on it enough to do more. when i was in high school i could do over 30. i had one of those chuck norris total gyms and i worked on that all the time.
H2o Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 Where's Bandit so he can tell us how he does 35 using only one arm? Seriously though, I can do probably around 15 before having to take a break. And yes, the wider the grip the harder they are.
thebandit27 Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, H2o said: Where's Bandit so he can tell us how he does 35 using only one arm? Seriously though, I can do probably around 15 before having to take a break. And yes, the wider the grip the harder they are. Hey now...at my best, I could do 30 with a really stable bar. Of course, I wasn't really an endurance guy; my real talent on the pull-up bar was doing weighted chin-ups. My all-time record was body weight + 110 lbs for 2 reps from a dead hang. And for those asking, yes, you'd be utterly shocked at how many grown men cannot do 1 pull-up. Edited June 6, 2018 by thebandit27 1
metzelaars_lives Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: Have you tried? It’s really hard. Also it’s a pull-up and not a chin up where you bring your grip on. A wide arm pull-up is ridiculously tough Yes, I do two sets of 15 pull ups every time I do back, which is once a week. 2
The Poojer Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 i'm fat, i use the assisted pull up machine at planet fitness, i was totally intimidated by it because i didn't think i'd even be able to do one, but as time went on, i kept decreasing the amount of 'assist' still couldn't do one unassisted. 1
Mark80 Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) I'd be willing to bet that over 50% of adult males over 30 cannot do a single one. If you don't work out and are even a little overweight, you have no shot IMO. Edited June 6, 2018 by Mark80 1
Tsaikotic Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 49 minutes ago, metzelaars_lives said: Yes, I do two sets of 15 pull ups every time I do back, which is once a week. are you doing pull-ups (Palms facing away from you) or chin-ups (Palms facing towards you)?...it's usually harder for ppl that dont work out reg to do pull-ups over chin-ups...how much weight are you lifting compared to Howard?...you sound like like one of those guys that tries to tell everyone that from your first lift ever you could bench a car
MJS Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 I can do about 12, but I'm still young and in good shape.
plenzmd1 Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark80 said: I'd be willing to bet that over 50% of adult males over 30 cannot do a single one. If you don't work out and are even a little overweight, you have no shot IMO. i would say it is way closer to 80% of men over 18 could not do a true pullup. 1 hour ago, metzelaars_lives said: What is wrong with these people? I can literally do 15 pull ups, no problem. Sure I'm bragging but in all sincerity, I didn't know grown men were unable to do pull ups. Is this common? tell ya what...tomorrow we do a periscope..you do 15 pull ups , real ones, I donate $50 to any charity you want..you dont, you donate to my charity..ya in? 1
MJS Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 1 hour ago, H2o said: Where's Bandit so he can tell us how he does 35 using only one arm? Seriously though, I can do probably around 15 before having to take a break. And yes, the wider the grip the harder they are. I met a professional rock climber who could do 1 arm pull ups. He also did pull ups with only one finger on each hand. He'd switch off which fingers he used to build finger strength. He was insane. 1
Freddie's Dead Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 I had no problem doing a pullup. 60 lbs and <mumble> years ago.... 1
MDH Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 2 hours ago, metzelaars_lives said: What is wrong with these people? I can literally do 15 pull ups, no problem. Sure I'm bragging but in all sincerity, I didn't know grown men were unable to do pull ups. Is this common? Someone who works out (and works the upper back in particular) should be able to do 10-15 no problem. But for people who have a few extra pounds and haven't been working out, pull ups are really friggin' hard.
Fadingpain Posted June 6, 2018 Posted June 6, 2018 Wow, Howard has really gotten fat. Haven't seen him in years. They are doing them with what I'd consider a "reverse" hand grip. Their palms should be facing their body, not away from their body. Shouldn't they?
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