Women can you do pull ups? (Page 4)

I've been waiting for someone to revive this thread so I can talk about myself

This thread inspired me to try pullups and now after a few weeks of trying, I can do 2 sets of 2 chinups.  My first attempt, I was able to do 1.  Barely.  I haven't tried an actual pullup, but this is the best way I can get up there, and chinups are still pretty badass as far as I'm concerned.

That's awesome girl!!  Soon you will be doing sets of 10, I can see it now.

I just ordered some woody bands (thanks for that link kimj81) and have started doing simplefit workouts (see the thread on simplefit - it's....well, simple and good for someone with no equipment or gym, and is a bit freaked out by crossfit).  It's quick and it's awesome, all bodyweight resistance training, and you need nothing more than a door pullup bar (and bands if you can't do pullups). 

Impressive

My progress is slow but I keep working at it and getting nice set of callouses too 

Do any of you do kipping pull ups?

I have been using assisted pull up machine and have lowered my offset weight about 25 pounds in 2 months. I wonder how much weight off I would need to get down to, to try doing kipping ones. Geez I've never seen anyone do them in my Y. Only guys do regular pull ups that I have ever seen. Just wondering if it helped you guys.

i am still working on doing pullups using a door gym and woody bands, and i've moved from the big band to the middle band now.

i noticed yesterday though, that my right tricep seems huger than i ever remember, but my left is still the same as it's always been.  a distinct difference between the two.  my guess is i compensate somehow and just rely on my right side more.  has this happened to any of you, and what did you do about it?

(sorry KathyG, i have not tried kipping pullups and can't help with your question.  but i agree with adventureBear, i am surprised at how much my core comes into play when i am doing pullups).

Video of me doing 5 pullups AFTER a 100 mile run...It's amazing what you can do with a little bit of adrenaline.

here 

I have not yet accomplished a full, unassisted pull-up. I always keep it as an off-season goal.

Trixie's video is pretty inspiring and the practical tips from Kathy, Lisa, Suzanne/AdventureBear, and Climber/Kansas guy about getting assistance (or not!) are really valuable.

I'll keep trying...at 6'0" and nearly 170 it's tough, but my 6'1" 175 boyfriend does them almost daily in our living room. I want to be able to join him for a set or two! But first, just one...

Cheers, -Sunny

I LOVE this topic.  Pull ups and dips are my two favorite exercises in the world.  I can do multiple sets of both at all different hand positions depending on desired area of focus.  I saw someone earlier suggest the rubberband in place of the assisted pull up machine.  I whole heartedly agree with this.  The Rubberbands or resistance bands still force you to control your body, while the assisted machine does not.  I would also suggest doing hanging dips(not bench dips) whenever possible as part of your daily routine.  If you can not do one, use the rubber bands.  Some people are self conscious about it because they think they look funny or wimpy.  Get over it if you do.  I can do 5 sets of 10 w/o bands, but when I get into 3 sets of 40 I always use the bands.  Can't live w/o them.  Love em, ain't gonna give em up!!!!