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indoor pullup bar review
General OCS Advice

Indoor Pullup Bar Review: Duonamic Eleviia

Previously we’ve compared the top three pullup bars available on Amazon. Well, new technology is making those indoor pullup bar reviews obsolete! We had a blast reviewing one of the very first Duonamic Eleviia indoor pullup bars. Pros Easy to install. Can be removed when not in use. Parallel as well as conventional grips. Extremely small and portable.  Non-marking grips. Cons Requires molding along the … Continue reading Indoor Pullup Bar Review: Duonamic Eleviia

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PFT

Crunch Alternatives for PFT Training

Candidate Question I’m currently training for the PFT. Unfortunately, I’ve developed some sort of rash on my buttocks and lower back that prevents me from doing crunches effectively. Are there any alternatives to doing crunches that will allow me to exercise the same muscles? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. A: Great question. This is actually very common in candidates as they ramp up their … Continue reading Crunch Alternatives for PFT Training

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OCS Preparation Workouts

The Pre-Armstrong Workout for Pull-up Beginners

If doing full dead-hang pullups, or as a whole, the official Armstrong Pullup Program is too difficult for you, we recommend trying the following workout until your max set is 7-10 controlled, full dead-hang pullups. Ā Best of luck! The Pre-Armstrong Pullup Program Workout Courtesy of Armstrong Pullup Program.comĀ  When required, simply pick any bicep curl type exercises (barbell, dumbbell, alternating, exercise tube, kettlebells) or row … Continue reading The Pre-Armstrong Workout for Pull-up Beginners

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indoor pullup bar review
Gear Reviews

Comparing the Top Indoor Pullup Bars

These are the top three pull-upĀ bars on Amazon.com under theĀ Strength Training Equipment page here. We hope you find a good one and do great things with the Armstrong program! 2021 Update Well, new technology is making our previous indoor pullup bar reviews obsolete! We had a blast reviewing one of the very firstĀ Duonamic Eleviia indoor pullup bars. Ā  Pros Easy to install. Can be removed … Continue reading Comparing the Top Indoor Pullup Bars

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