Pull Up Problems (SOLVED!)

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Build your pullup strength while training like an athlete here http://athleanx.com/x/become-a-pullup-master The pull up is one of the most iconic symbols of strength that there is. This king of all upper body exercises demands that you have a command of your own bodyweight and can lift yourself up against the force of gravity at will. That said, the pull up continues to be one of the most challenging exercises for many, and for lots of different reasons. In this video, I take a question from one of our loyal viewers regarding his own pull up problems. This pullup issue is one of stability and fatigue, and the implications of both when it comes to completing more pull up reps. To begin, it’s important to understand the importance of stability and strength during this exercise. The pull up requires that you have enough shoulder, mid back and core stability to keep your body stabile while under the bar. If your body sways during every rep, you lose a lot of the potential power that you could be directing into the pullup itself just to try and stabilize your trunk. Try this quick test first to see if your pullup swaying is coming from your ab weakness. Begin by grabbing the bar and noting what happens to your body as you begin your strict pullups. If you start to sway back and forth, forcefully contract your abs and see if you get your body to stop rocking. If so, then you likely need to work a bit more on your hanging ab exercises to gradually build up your core stre

Published 2015-09-05 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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