Pull Up Assist Band Recommendations?

[MomInVT]

I'd like to buy a band to assist pull ups/chin ups. I can do several unassisted chin ups and 1-2 unassisted pull ups, but my current program has chin ups in rep/set ranges I'm not capable of doing unassisted (and later in a workout when I'm fatigued). I'd like to buy one band (for starters at least) to assist -- can someone recommend a brand and tension level (I guess somewhere in the 'light-to-moderate tension' range? But feel free to advise me here) at a reasonable price?
I see several brands with good reviews at a fine price on Amazon, and I imagine any such brand would be fine, I just don't know how much resistance I need...
(As always, pink sparkly workout gear preferred! Just kidding...)
TIA!
Roz

 

[Justinef]

Roz - I got one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00HWYAAC0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

There's a table at the side where you can check which strength band is appropriate for your weight and current unassisted ability. My band is perhaps a little heavier than I really need, so if in doubt, go lower with the resistance.

HTH

 

[MomInVT]

Thanks, Justine! Is that the medium-heavy you got?

 

[Justinef]

That's the one - I could have got away with the medium, I think. I'm going to get that as well. Nice bands - they even smell of vanilla! (no pink sparkles, though )

 

[desertambrosia]

Nice bands, you can always bedazzle them yourself!!

 

[Justinef]

Which glue is best for rhinestones on rubber?

 

[desertambrosia]

Rhinestone on rubber glue; always worked well for my bedazzling! Second only to Elmer's Bedazzle Glue, or RUBBER cement.

 

[Nanbo]

http://rubberbanditz.com/info-center/band-right/ (tells you which band for your weight)
http://rubberbanditz.com/pull-up-bands/
(Rhinestones optional! )
I bought the medium/heavy combo pack. Getting ready to start with just the heavy band next week (yesterday I did 5 sets of 8 reps for a total of 40 pull-ups with both bands!)

 

[nckfitheart2009]

You go Nancy you will do great.
I was just discussing pull up a minute ago! Please keep us posted on how you are getting on.

All the very best.

 

[Nanbo]

Got a bit overzealous with my pull-up progression and strained my left forearm/elbow last week. I thought I could go down to just the heavy band and really struggled to do 2 reps! So of course I really struggled my way through 5 sets of 2 reps ...dumb dumb dumb! From now on I will be happy to do my full assist pull-ups with both bands when I feel like I have healed enough. Right now I have to watch out for moves that hurt that arm: lateral shoulder raises and upright rows from RWH C,Sh,T caused a bit of sharp pain so I dropped down to a light weight. I know this will get better soon, but I feel like I should have known better than to aggravate a sore muscle/tendon .

 

[FireLight]

Got a bit overzealous with my pull-up progression and strained my left forearm/elbow last week. I thought I could go down to just the heavy band and really struggled to do 2 reps! So of course I really struggled my way through 5 sets of 2 reps ...dumb dumb dumb! From now on I will be happy to do my full assist pull-ups with both bands when I feel like I have healed enough. Right now I have to watch out for moves that hurt that arm: lateral shoulder raises and upright rows from RWH C,Sh,T caused a bit of sharp pain so I dropped down to a light weight. I know this will get better soon, but I feel like I should have known better than to aggravate a sore muscle/tendon .

Oh no Nanbo! I definitely feel for you! I'm glad you are keeping a positive mind and maybe just take it to a walking level. Let the muscle/tendon heal.
Sending you {{{{{feel better}}}}} vibes......

 

[nckfitheart2009]

Bumping...

Nancy how are you doing? Have you recovered from forearm and elbows strain?
Hope you are.

I would like to share an article which contain good forms-pointers for Pull up.
Enjoy reading everyone.

http://www.bodyrock.tv/fitness/train-pull-5-exercises-woman-can-use/

 

[Gobias]

Does anyone have the link that was on the Cathe forums about a year ago of a YouTube video showing a lady use a regular band as a pull-up assist? I used to have it bookmarked but lost all my bookmarks several months ago.

All I remember is it was a link posted by a Cathlete. The video was of a blonde woman in a gym using a regular band to do an assist. I believe she held on to the band and the pull up bar with both hands and put both feet/knees in the band.

Thanks.

 

[Nanbo]

Bumping...

Nancy how are you doing? Have you recovered from forearm and elbows strain?
Hope you are.

I would like to share an article which contain good forms-pointers for Pull up.
Enjoy reading everyone.

http://www.bodyrock.tv/fitness/train-pull-5-exercises-woman-can-use/

HI Nathalie!
My arm is still limiting my ability to do pull-ups . I find upright rows equally painful. Thanks for the tips on progressing to pull-ups; I did these to get to the point of doing the band assist type. I took a look at an article Bret Contreras posted (yes, the guy we all love to hate!) from a guy who had an interesting take on pull-ups. I'm going to give it a try when I feel up to it! Here's the hyperlink:
http://bretcontreras.com/pull-ups-m...an+the+Hip+Thruster+Hold,+and+Get+Glutes+Sale

 

[nckfitheart2009]

HI Nathalie!
My arm is still limiting my ability to do pull-ups . I find upright rows equally painful. Thanks for the tips on progressing to pull-ups; I did these to get to the point of doing the band assist type. I took a look at an article Bret Contreras posted (yes, the guy we all love to hate!) from a guy who had an interesting take on pull-ups. I'm going to give it a try when I feel up to it! Here's the hyperlink:
http://bretcontreras.com/pull-ups-made-easier-and-better/?utm_source=getresponse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bretcontreras&utm_content=Pull Ups Made Easier, Long Term Plan for Deadlift, Partner Workout, New Glute Activation Drill, How Much Can the Hip Thruster Hold, and Get Glutes Sale

I am sorry to hear your arm has not healed from the strain. Wish you a prompt healing.
As to Mr glute, I have just read another of his article on Glute of course.
I read the pull up article in the past and thanks
for adding it here. I will definitely take on board forms and pointers from any link. As long as it come from
reputable source of course