One of the most significant tests of upper body strength is the pull-up. Performing a certain number of pull-ups in a row is even a physical fitness test used
So why are pull-ups so hard? Pull-ups use relatively small muscles, the biceps and forearms, to do quite a lot of the work. Whilst the back is used, it is the closing (flexion) of the elbow joint that does most of the movement. The whole bodyweight rests on the small muscles of...
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 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...
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...
Jump to: Section 1: For Beginners Starting Their Pull-Up Journey First, Build Foundational Strength Next, Develop Grip Strength Then, Master the Technique Beginner routine to get that first pull-up Section 2: For Intermediate Athletes Who Can Do 3-7 Pull-ups ...
The benefit: Securing your grip allows you to get a proper muscle contraction in your upper back and shoulders. This makes you stronger and makes it easier to hoist your weight up to the bar. Do it: Stand on a box or bench so your hands can reach the pullup bar. Grab the bar wit...
How to Get Better at Pull-ups If you're new to pull-ups, there are a handful of steps to work up to doing the move without any modifications or external support. 1.Master hanging on the pull-up bar. Yes, really. Courtney said that for a pull-up, your hands should be on the bar...
Pull-ups have always been a great exercise to do and you only need your bodyweight and a bar to do them. For those who can’t do a pull up yet, you may be looking to get your first one. For those who can, you’re probably looking to increase the number that you can do. So ...
“In order to get better at doing pullups you will undoubtedly have to have more strength in your brachioradialis muscle. The best way to do this is with hammer curls, zottman curls, or reverse forearm curls. Each of these flex the elbow with the elbow in either a pronated or neutral...