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    1. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      Is doing 3 sets of 10 pull ups @ 3 seperate grip/widths (90 total reps) an effective back work-out ? Or do i need to add rows ?
       
    2. pustehull

      pustehull Well-Known Member

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      I'd say 90 pull ups is overkill. Definitely add rows.
       
    3. masoven4u

      masoven4u Well-Known Member

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      Pull Up Question

      What other back exercises do you perform? What does your entire workout program look like?
       
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      laxgoaliesrhs Well-Known Member

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      Pull Up Question

      Rep until failure, not until 10, I say. If you can do 20 pullups in a row, for example, 10 isn't really doing much.

      I too would reduce the volume and add rows.
       
    5. masoven4u

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      I would definitely add row. Your back is a very complex area of muscles and they will need much more than just pullups.
       
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      parnassto Well-Known Member

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      Pull Up Question

      Pullups,tbar,closegrip pulldowns,db row,etc i usually mix in 5or 6 movements alternating between pullup/down and row.
       
    7. masoven4u

      masoven4u Well-Known Member

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      Pull Up Question

      some people say you should be doing at least 1 variation of pullups,1 of rows and 1 of deadlifts for your back(optimally)

      has been succesful for me, doing 3x5 of the main exercises and random accessory work at 2-3 sets 8-12 reps
       
    8. alomjabpd

      alomjabpd Well-Known Member

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      Strong endurance OP. Yes, add some varations.
       
    9. fa2nzg

      fa2nzg Well-Known Member

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      That sounds fine and normal to me.
       
    10. remstation

      remstation Well-Known Member

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      Pull Up Question

      As a minimum routine for back, you'll need a pull from overhead, a pull from the front, and a pull from the floor.
       
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