Ok. Novice here. Trying to lose some weight and get in shape. Iâ??m 49 y.o. 6â??2â?? and weight 332 lbs currently. Iâ??m about to begin p90X3 and I need to train myself to do pull ups and chin ups. Right now, I cannot do any. I recently purchased a pull-up bar that will support by weight (by Trapeze Rigging).
However, I want to purchase some pull up assistance bands. Any advice on which ones I should purchase, which one to start with, etc.? Appreciate any advice. Thanks.
Elite fitness sells a shitload of bands, tubing, etc.
I have used a lot of different setups for beginners. Simplest one is just using rings and leaning back with both feet on the ground, pulling while keeping the body straight (moving the feet further forwards over time). Similar with feet on a chair (or something heavier) for a more horizontal body position.
Or throwing a sling with a weight over the bar and attaching the sling to your belt to take weight of while doing static holds and eccentrics (which can be done with bands as well).
Keep in mind not to put both feet in a band in case your grip fails.
I’m sure you can find some relevant clips on youtube for pull up progressions and alternatives.
And good luck with the diet 
[quote]joe0412 wrote:
Ok. Novice here. Trying to lose some weight and get in shape. Iâ??m 49 y.o. 6â??2â?? and weight 332 lbs currently. Iâ??m about to begin p90X3 and I need to train myself to do pull ups and chin ups. Right now, I cannot do any.[/quote]
I’d stick with chin-ups, and/or neutral grip pull-ups if possible, since they’ll incorporate the most arm work for a stronger pull.
Also, like grip said, consider starting with inverted rows and gradually working up to full pull-ups/chin-ups.
