Best Pullup Leg Position (GET MORE REPS!)

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Make every rep count here - http://athleanx.com/x/better-gains Subscribe to this channel here - http://bit.ly/2b0coMW The pullup is one of the most classic upper body exercises that you can do to build a bigger back and wider lats. That said, is there a difference between the pullup depending on how you position your legs during the movement? In this video, I’m going to show you how to perform the pullup best and what to do with your legs to allow you to get more reps starting in the very next set you perform. The pullup can be done with your legs straight, knees bent behind your body, knees bent in front of your body and with your legs straight but slightly in front of your body (in what is called a hollow body position). There are advantages to each of these positions, but there are also disadvantages. I want to try and make you aware of each so you can make your best decision when it comes to knowing where to place your legs during the pullup. First and most common is to cross your feet, bend your knees and place your legs behind your body. This is often done because of the need to shorten your body when doing pullups in a doorway at home. There just isn’t that much room and height in the doorway to allow you to keep your legs straight when performing the pullup. That said, this introduces two problems to the mix. The first is that you are creating the opportunity for swinging back and forth because of the position of the legs. The second is that you are avoidi

Published 2017-05-07 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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