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...
First things first, approach a pull-up bar and see what you can do. Create a basis for yourself so you’re able to measure your progress. Then, make a timeline to attempt pull-ups again. 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks and 15 weeks. This won’t be an overnight process but if your s...
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
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...
How to do pull-ups properly, with perfect form and technique! The best arm and back bodyweight exercise to build strong lats, biceps and forearms!
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 ...
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 ...
Doing pullups from a barbell is also handy if you’re short and the pullup bars in your gym are all too tall to reach and you don’t have a handy stool. (Always be considerate of others when using shared equipment, though; if somebody is waiting to do squats, don’t monopolize the...