How Effective Are Pull Up's?

[gatorDelux]

dont forget inverted pull ups and hanstand push ups

then u get every plane of motion

[J.Dempsey]

i find any callisthenic exercises are great for any sport as it gets you strong for your body shape and size.
pull ups are great as it'll help you create power through your body (0 seconds up, 5 seconds down). The core will increase in strength and that helps punching power.
my pull up bar is the best investment i've made!
go for it!

[Tejas]

Actually body weight exercises work the body in its natural range and type of motion. Because of this the body responds amazingly to it and develops to its full potential much more effectively and maintains tendon and ligament strength, thus protecting the joints. Thus you get stronger and prevent injury and get more agile (as you are training the body to move itself). No other form of training does all these things. In my opinion every serious athlete must aim to master one leg squats, one arm push ups (without splaying out the legs), Uneven pull ups (one hand holding the bar, the other clutching the area a little below the wrist of the first hand) and hanging v-raises, to develop functional and long lasting power.

[IronBoxer]

Pull ups are the king of upper body-weight exercises. No training regimen is complete without this exercise and due to their difficulty, they are often shunned in favor of the mediocre lat pull-down.

In boxing strong lats add more torque to your punches and improve hand speed especially when you overextend the hook and uppercut.

When doing pull ups, kipping and jerking your body will not cut it. Dead hang is the only way to get strong at them and reap the benefits.

[jamesbrown]

I love pull ups get like me and do sets of 30+(sometimes) you will have massive back and people will love/hate your hook and uppercuts!

[mrcupide2]

There's a diff between weight training and body building. A lot of boxers weight train these days.

[IronBoxer]

There's a diff between weight training and body building. A lot of boxers weight train these days.

However, they often do it wrong and way too much, after all barbells and dumbbells don't hit back. Personally lifting in the off season or rather in between fights very heavy for low reps to increase raw power is the way to go. When camp starts its best to ditch it and concentrate on building stamina and honing your skills.

But yes a boxer should not be doing single joint exercises or split body part routines

[UglyPug]

look at my avi and you tell me how EFFECTIVE pulllups are. . . really the only back exercise i do. . . pullups have added about 3 inches to my reach. . . YES - your JAB WILL BECOME RANGIER from widening your back! i don't lift weights. . . all bodyweight exercises for me. . . pushups (ill use the "perfect pushups" sometimes), pullups (inverted to concentrate more on biceps), dips, ab work with medicine ball. . . well i take that back - ill use 15-40 pound dumbells for lightweight "jump squats" and lunges. . . very lightweight but high reps like 25-50. . .

i exercise for "boxing movements". . . also use resistance bands and shadow box with them. . . and skip rope, sprints, and jog for my cardio. . . also i live in a 15 story highrise apartment complex downtown. . . ill do stair runs! VERY EFFECTIVE!

[McGoorty]

well I said it wrong. I guess its better do weight lifting than drugs. But to be honest that stuff dont do you good at all. in fact it plays big role for your heart, decreases stamina and agility. etc.. ima post these few vids just so the TS doesnt have more questions.

First this was a Must in Soviet military. even back hundreds of years ago russians were doing this. but I wont show you just 1 video, so you wont think I show off or something. there is 2nd video of black dudes that kill bars every day. no protein, no roids..watch yourself

Very good reading these posts of yours, Bob Fitzsimmons would have approved mate... cheers.

[McGoorty]

Cuban - just get a gram of protein per pound of body weight (or somewhere around that ratio). if you can get all that from your regular diet - fish, chicken, soy, lentils (excellent source of protein and complex carbs), etc. then you don't need protein shakes. but if you can't get the proper protein ratio without exceeding daily caloric intake (based on your body weight and goals), then drink some protein shakes - make sure you drink it immediately after your workout - your muscles are broken down and absorb the amino acids and protein much better

A dollar for that, have to spread you know what 1st...... Good advice posts.. cheers.