Day 66: Tricked-out pull-ups

Obi-wan dropped the knowledge on this one a few weeks ago, but this was the first time I was able to try it out at home (a bit reluctant to try this one at the gym). Jerry-rig the resistance band to the pull-up bar as pictured to the right. While hanging from the bar, put your knees together at the bottom of the band (as if you are kneeling on the band). Doing your pull-ups as usual, you now have some support from the band, as well as a little bounce action to help on the way back up. According to Obi-wan, this way, which allows a more full pull-up (even if just a little and with some help), is better than a lessor pull-up, or a negative, or an inclined pull-up. But be warned: getting into the position is difficult, especially if you do not have someone helping, and getting out, if not done carefully, might result in the band whipping up in your face (uh, yeah, it happened). Good luck, God speed.