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...
Movements similar to pull-ups can be utilized, as well, such as cable lat-pulldowns, assisted pull-ups, or negative pull-ups. Mobility, particularly thoracic (upper spine) mobility, needs to be developed or at least maintained. As was mentioned above, attempting to just jump into performing...
Proper pullup form is essential to avoid injury and gain strength. Here are tips and techniques for how to do your best pullup.
Do proper push-ups with perfect form by following this guide and video! Learn push-up basics, how to progress, and the benefits of push-ups.
How to properly set up resistance bands for pull-ups and ensure they’re secure? Properly setting up resistance bands for pull-ups is important to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the exercise. Here are the steps to follow: 1. Choose the right resistance band ...
Perform pull-ups as normal, with a portion of your body weight reduced by the band tension in the lowest part of each rep. Machine Assisted Pull-up Select a weight that subtracts a percentage of your body weight but still allows for a challenge at eight to 12 repetitions. ...
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 ...
How to do more pullups- Last September I reclaimed the Guinness World Record for “Most Pull-Ups in One Minute,” with 55. These are “strict form pull-ups” meaning that the body must remain straight (no use of the legs to generate momentum). Training f