pull ups

My best work out targets my core area and up through my arms and back.

I use one main type of exercise with many variations.

I got this idea from Tony Horton's P90X.

I normally do this 3 times a week as this puts a lot of strain on the body.

First the only piece of equipment needed is a pull-up bar, which I purchased on line for about 200.00.

The workout begins with standard pull-ups until failure. This is followed by a 30 second recovery.

Next, I do wide grip pull-ups until failure, followed by a 30 second rest.

The third set is a close grip pull-ups until failure and followed by the normal 30 second rest.

The fourth set is a reverse pull-up. (this means instead of your hands facing away from you, they are now facing toward you.)

Sometimes, during the cold months, I will sit in my sauna between sets. This helps keep the muscles from getting cold and becoming stiff.

I try to do this progression 3 times.

This workout can be completed in less than 30 minutes and can be done in the privacy of your own home if you can afford the pull-up bar.