pullup Archives - Cube Dweller Fitness

Physical and Mental Benefits of Mastering Pull-ups with Shawna Kaminski

Aug

28

2012

Shawna and I talk about pull-ups and why people tend to look at us like we’ve got two heads. But doing pull-ups is a challenge worth taking. Check out the video to find out why and her suggestions to get you started. Fitness is a gateway. A gateway to all life has to offer. Part ...

Simple Trick to Look Years Younger | Interview with Shawna Pull-Up Queen Kaminski

Aug

21

2012

Tune in for a quick interview with the pull-up queen, Shawna Kaminski to learn a simple trick that will help you look years younger. This simple trick can be mixed into your daily cube dwellling schedule and make a big difference in how you feel and appear to others. Has she discovered the fountain of ...

Train for Tough Mudder Monkey Bars

Mar

26

2012

The Colorado Tough Mudder is coming; are you tough enough? I’m excited to run my first Tough Mudder, but one of the things I consistently hear from people is that one of the most challenging obstacles is the monkey bars. So how do you train for the Tough Mudder Monkey Bars …. Hang time. That ...

Softball Pullup Grips | DIY Fitness Equipment

Dec

17

2011

Anytime you can use a welder is cool. Here’s a fun project for your home gym – softball pullup grips. This DIY fitness equipment project is pretty simple and will let you build grips of steel. Where Did I Get This Idea? I may be creative, but I also love learning from others. The idea ...

4 Advanced Bodyweight Exercises for a Stronger Body

Oct

5

2011

Guest post by Parth Shah If you are training hard, and following a good diet, then it is almost impossible NOT to see any results. However, there comes a time when our bodies have adapted to almost everything in the book, and now we need more difficult exercises to get stronger. by The U.S. Army The ...

Does the Perfect-Pullup™ Do Anything?

Jul

29

2011

You’ve seen it. You’ve seen the Perfect-Pullup™ sitting on the shelves. You’ve probably even wondered if it works. Well not so fast. According to a recent study comparing pull-ups, chin-ups, and the Perfect-Pullup™ concluded: The Perfect·Pullup™ rotational device does not appear to enhance muscular recruitment when compared to the conventional pull-up or chin-up. But the ...

How To Do Pull-Ups and Chin-Ups

Jul

26

2011

Pull-ups and chin-ups are incredible exercises to do. They only require something to hang from and can build a phenomenal build. But these movements are also intimidating for many people to start. I’ve been asked before, how can I even begin to learn how to do a pull-up? Let’s walk through the basics of the ...

YouTube Fitness | Strap Workout – NOT!

May

11

2011

There is so much fitness content on YouTube, I’m going to start sharing the gems I unearth. Here is an insane workout from Scott Herman Fitness using wrist straps – a Strap Workout. Sure Scott’s built like a tank, but this workout is complete insanity. Strap Workout If you are my age you probably already ...

21-15-9 Rep Workout|Plyometric Box Jumps|Pullups|Kettlebell Swings

Mar

23

2011

Pressed for time? Here is an awesome workout that only took me 22 minutes including a 5 minute warmup! Try it and quit saying you don’t have time to exercise. The workout is a three rounds of box jumps, pullups, and kettlebell swings. The Warmup – jump rope To warm up I’ve been enjoying using ...