Pull Ups for Android
Good workout programme. But dissapointing app. So many basic features missing. Eg. Once you finish the programme, the app says to press the menu button to restart the programme. There is no memu button. Too hard button will simply repeat the same sets again next workout day... Poorly executed app for what could have been amazing.
I really appreciate simple apps that don't take up lots of space or need access to lots of stuff on my phone. This definitely will increase the number of pull ups you can do if you use it regularly. Great personal trainer!
Being able to track reps within a failed attempt would be a great improvement. For instance if the App calls for six pull ups and you are only able to do 4, then get the other 2 shortly after, and the following week you get 5 then rest and get 1. This information would be useful in tracking progression.
The programming is great for helping you break through to the next level if you stay consistent with the exercises. However, if you reach your goal then the app doesn't move you up to the next goal or let you change your goal. It says to use the "menu button" to change your goal, there hasnt been a menu button in Android for years, and there isn't a provided menu button. Once this happens the app doesn't change the sets anymore. You're stuck doing the same sets maintaining your results. Galaxy Note 4.
If you miss a rep, or multiple reps, and say it was "too hard," it just gives you the same workout again next time. Would be better if it cycled back a little -- maybe more sets of fewer reps. That's what the same developer's push-up app does.
This app doesn't teach you how to do 25 continuous pull ups. It stops at a set of 52 pull ups= 12,9,12,9&10. This is a lot different to 25 CONTINUOUS PULL UPS. Look for a different app.
This app works great. The rest timer and whistle add a nice touch between sets. But I'm having trouble knowing if the workout is difficult or just right. What I mean is, if you ask me to do 9 pull ups do I have to do 9 pull ups straight or can I do 5, stop and breathe a little, and then finish the last 4? It's not clear whether each set should be completed straight through or not. If this was clear it would help with accurately adjusting the difficulty for me.
Why isn't there an app that combines push-ups sit-ups Pull-Ups all together and makes sense for you with all of that in them I am constantly having to switch between apps which is why it's starting to get annoying
Does not hold screen up when it is counting down. Phone then locks out and I have struggle to get the program back. Also, as other have said, the too hard button does not seem to modify the progress. The program is too inflexible if you have to restart somewhere. No mention of negatives as a training alternative. But I am still using it.
I recommend this app to everyone that I talk to about pull ups. The only thing that would make it better is a notification when it is time to do them. I use a repeating task in Astrid to remind me, so it works out just fine.
Excellent app. I hit twenty five then started over again wearing a weight vest. Sorry to see others can't figure out how to do more than 25 on own
It's an ok app. Needs a log, option to go up or down levels. And other minor tweeks. But hey it's ok for free.
I have always wanted to be able to do 25 continuous pull-ups but lacked the discipline. This easy to use apps is helping me to get there!
& it has nothing to do with the app itself, but how few of these I can do. I'm getting better. used the other 3 apps and love them all.
It's good although sometimes it just progresses to fast. To people who want to do more than 25: you are pretty much wasting your time. When you can do that many, you should start with weighted pull ups.
I like this app because it makes me do pull ups. It would be cool, if all 4 apps were integrated into one and if the app would notify me, when I had to practice.
For all those easily hitting the 25 limit, grab a weight vest or weight belt then start over. Caution needed, build up slowly from low weight.
I really appreciate simple apps that don't take up lots of space or need access to lots of stuff on my phone. This definitely will increase the number of pull ups you can do if you use it regularly. Great personal trainer!
I'm a Chiropractor and have all the Rittr Labs apps that I can find. I Also recommend them to everyone. Now if I only had one for dips !
If not able to do targeted number of continous excercises, shorten the time interval b/w repetitions by hitting "continue" button & keep on working...
I could do 5 pull ups and I couldn't do more then that for months but then I got this app and then I was getting 10 straight then 15 then 20 IN A MONTH!
It would be nice to have the possibility to get back a few trainigs in case of a longer time between trainings (e.g. after sickness)
Love this, pushed me just right amount, much better than self regulating as I wasn't doing enough and quit too easily. Reached my goal in 4th week.
Perfect! Saw huge gains to my pull UPS and the size of my arms, especially when paired with dips. Used all three apps and saw great results to my upper body and legs. Killer app.
25! Thats it can already do 25, I wish it would go up to 125 like the pushups app. That would be an achievement.
I like it a lot, but should have liked it even better if the 4 small apps where tied together.
used to do 10 and couldn't past this number. After that I ended up not passing the number 8. I started using this app and it put so little reps per day that I don't even tire myself with these 5 sets. I made all the progress in one day and in the end of it manage to do 15 with a bit of struggle. The program should in some way ask if I want to do more or something. Another thing that lacks is to teach how to maintain without the app. Other than that, did an amazing job.
My max is 21 pullups. I know that 25 is great but it's not that crazy. The max should be more, 35 or something.
All these apps from this developer would be five stars, except the difficulty curve is way too steep. Even if you tell these fitness apps that the asked reps was too difficult, it will ignore you completely and give you just as many next time, (The app should reset the difficulty of the reps back 2 to 4 days for example). This makes these apps next to useless after a few days because of this difficulty curve.
I love all of them they keep me in shape year around and with my mma schedule and off training it always keeps me strong
App is a bit basic. No option to repeat a session is annoying. Reminders would be useful too.
Pull ups without assistance are difficult for any beginner...maybe an idea would be one foot on a chair to begin until entire body weight can be lift.
My husband and I both use this app to improve our pull- ups on our days off from kettlebells and crossfit!
Day 1 was able to do 2 pull ups in a row 3 months latter doing 10 in a row with 35lbs extra weight strapped on. A+ thanks to the Creator of the app.
Every other morning I use the pushup, situp, squat, and pullup apps. Great total body workout! I just wish the rep maxes were more ambitious..
Just finished my 2nd workout day with this app-looks like it will help me get to 20 (can do 8 now); great app!!!
Just done 10 in a row. Feels a long way from the pathetic three I could manage a few weeks ago! Highly recommended
I love how this app measures your physical condition and adjusts the intensity as you go. I would like to see additional exercises added or an app that let's you add your own exercises. As it is, it is a huge help for me.
I'm consistently lining out sets of 25 because of this app. Gotta say its a keeper. A million thanks! CAM
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used to do 10 and couldn't past this number. After that I ended up not passing the number 8. I started using this app and it put so little reps per day that I don't even tire myself with these 5 sets. I made all the progress in one day and in the end of it manage to do 15 with a bit of struggle. The program should in some way ask if I want to do more or something. Another thing that lacks is to teach how to maintain without the app. Other than that, did an amazing job.