Pull up Bar Rows Great for Fatloss, Strength & Toning
by Monica
The pushup gets featured in just about every fatloss workout out there but the best upper body exercise for fatloss is actually the pull up bar inverted row.
I'm not talking about those hardcore military style pullups that you see buff dudes and prison inmates doing either. The pull up bar inverted row is a completely different exercise that is great for women who are not looking to build gigantic lats that look like wings (women can build big muscles, just ask strength and conditioning expert Chad Waterbury over T-Nation).
The pull up bar inverted row is a great exercise for women who want to burn fat, lose back fat, tighten and tone the upper back and the biceps. It also indirectly work your core and can work the lower body depending on how you position the legs.
This exercise can be performed on a pull up bar, various types of railings or poles, the smith machine at the gym, the trx, and even at home with two sturdy chairs and a bar.
In the video below my favorite Aussie trainer Daniel Munday shows you the most ghetto row ever on a metal clothes line pole! The reason I love this video so much is that Daniel proves that all you need is the desire and a bit of creativity to burn fat and get fit.
In other words if you want it bad enough and you don't have money to dish out for a fancy TRX like mine then all you need is a towel and a railing or bar of some kind.
Check out more examples of pull up bar rows below.
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Pull up Bar Rows Great for Fatloss, Strength & Toning
Body Weight Rows using the TRX or the Lifeline Jungle Gym are the best option for most people because you can make it as difficult or as easy as you want simply by adjusting the height of the cables, the angle of the body, as well as the angle of the legs.
Below strength and conditioning expert Steve Maxwell shows you how to position your body when performing body weight rows with the jungle gym so that you can get the most out of this exercise whether you're a beginner or very advanced.
There's nothing I love more than real people doing real workouts that work! In the video below cute girl next door- Ana, shows you how to do pull up bar rows on those exercise bars you can find at virtually any park.
She is supersetting two of the hardest bodyweight exercises, pull up bar rows and pushups. She is taking a break in between superests (very important if you want to get through this workout).
She's also doing 5 sets of descending reps which means she starts with low reps then keeps reducing the reps by one until her last set is over. This is one of the best ways to build strength and get really good at a tough exercise.
Dec 04, 2009 Rating
Pole Dance Lebert Bars Pull up Workout by: Monica
One of the most killer pull up workouts I've ever done is the pole dance pull up workout by pole dance diva Elizabeth.
Below she shows you how to perform various types of pull up holds using a dance pole as well as body weight rows on the lebert equalizer, another great piece of equipment for bodyweight exercises.
You probably don't own a dance pole and neither do I (I am thinking of getting one) but you can actually do these at the park. My son and I do these types of pull up holds on the bars at our park from time to time. They're fun and they do work to build upper body strength plus they are great as part of a fatloss workout.
If you are considering a pole dance class this move will also help you build strength so you don't get injured in class.
There are many ways to perform pull up rows. I'll be adding more fun versions as I find them so be sure to check back for more ideas. Got a fun pull up exercise you love? Share it below.
