What we can do about it is develope the ability we may have once lost, by becoming proficient at pull-ups. If you can do 10-20 perfect pull-ups, then you likely have very healthy shoulders and are protected from most common shoulder problems. So get to work on those pull-ups! How ...
Pull-ups are very simple but very hard. Most people think they know how to do pull-ups but there are quite a few variations on the proper form that some hardos might frown on, but still count as legitimate pull-ups. To perform a pull-up, hang on to any bar, doorway, tree branch,...
Pull-ups are a functional bodyweight exercise that are great for building upper-body strength and engaging multiple muscle groups at once, however, they are hard to learn how to do. Mastering a strict bodyweight pull-up is an incredible goal for anyone, and with practice, commitment and a...
Pull-ups are a classic exercise used to measure upper body strength because they require enough power to “pull” your entire body weight up, working against gravity. To do a pull-up, you need to grab onto your pull-up bar with straight arms, set your shoulders, and engage your back an...
Here’s what you need to know about how to do push-ups so you can get started. What is a push-up? The push-up is a staple upper-body exercise that you can do anywhere—you just need your bodyweight. It’s considered a compound movement, meaning it involves multiple joints and ...
And that’s not a good thing because your scapulae play a critical role in doing pullups correctly. Your scapulae need to be strong and stable. One of the best ways you can do this is by improving your straight-arm scapular strength. ...
Many also perform pull-ups with excessive speed and momentum. They take away from much of the work that needs to be on the primary movers, stabilizers, and core. This habit is also potentially dangerous. Especially for beginners, such unstable and uncontrolled movements can unnecessarily strain ...
4.Learn how to do scapular pull-ups. To get the feel for hanging from the bar while engaging your back and shoulder muscles, you can start with scapular pull-ups (refresher: the scapula is your shoulder blade). "[Scapular pull-ups] are in the hang position and all you are thinking ...
Learning how to do pull-ups can be a daunting prospect. From the slightly menacing chalky bar to the fact you're just not sure you can pull-up your entire body weight, there's a lot to consider. That being said, none of those things should stop you. As with almost everything, ...
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