How many of us can do a real pull-up? A show of hands? Ummmm, ok, I can't either and this is the reason for this article. In order to be fully rounded in fitness and training, I think it is important for this personal trainer to develop what I call "real strength". Benching 300 is fantastic, 400 super, 500 + amazing!!, but not being able to do a pull-up seems to be an unreachable goal for many.
Let's all shift our bodybuilding, to real strength training (some call it functional strength) for the next three months. 90 days.... that's all I'm asking. Give it a shot.
When you do traditional bodybuilding movements, there is equipment involved to keep you stable, taking smaller muscles out of play. Body weight exercises like pull-ups and muscle-ups require natural strength and the use of all of those stabilizer muscles. Your regular lifts will begin to increase as well on the machines. More muscles recruited for an action = less effort over time.
Whether you are a power lifter, bodybuilder, fitness model, weekend warrior or you are just trying to stay fit into old age, each different genre of fitness training can fit into your lifestyle. Try a little of everything to stay excited about training! Always keep track of your accomplishments and plan to succeed in everything you do.
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