How Many Pull-Ups Can I Do? — Key Takeaways
Bodyweight pull-up drop sets drive significant back hypertrophy even for trained lifters who rely primarily on weighted lat pulldowns.
Key takeaways
Bodyweight pull-up drop sets cut reps by ~50% each set — still hypertrophy range
Bodyweight pull-up drop sets cut reps by ~50% each set — still hypertrophy range
- First set: 23 reps; second set (pre-fatigued): 13 reps; third set: 12 reps — consistent ~50% drop-off.
- Trainer notes the rep ranges remain within hypertrophy stimulus even after heavy weighted chin and row work.
Wider pull-up grip shifts load from back to biceps, not the other way around
Wider pull-up grip shifts load from back to biceps, not the other way around
- Lifter using wider grip reported more bicep fatigue; narrower grip kept tension back-dominant.
- Contradicts common assumption that wider grip = more lat isolation.
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In this video
- 1mFirst Max-Rep Pull-Up Set
- 1mSecond Athlete's Set and Rule Dispute
- 3mBack-View Drop Set
- 4mTakeaways and Program Plug
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