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Calisthenicmovement Cast

09/08/16

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Perform pull-ups with strength rather than momentum; avoid any form of kicking or swinging during the exercise.

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The Perfect Pull Up - Do it right!

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09/08/16

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Control your movement throughout the pull-up to prevent straining your joints and ensure even pulling with both sides to avoid imbalances.

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09/08/16

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Always aim for a full range of motion in your pull-ups, ensuring you fully extend your arms at the bottom of the movement.

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09/08/16

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To perfect your pull-ups, focus on these four key points, starting with avoiding common mistakes.

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Avoid rounded shoulders during pull-ups to effectively target all the muscles in your back.

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04/17/25

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Muscular endurance training should avoid slow eccentric phases; for example, during push-ups, ensure your chest touches the ground without dropping heavily.

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While the straight pull-up strengthens the core, it can hinder back engagement, as the goal of a pull-up is to activate the posterior chain in the upper body.

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When performing pull-ups, crossing the legs can help stabilize the movement, while uncrossed legs require more core stabilization, which can be beneficial or detrimental depending on your goals.

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Focus on shoulder blade movement during pull-ups; pull your shoulder blades down to create necessary tension in your back before bending your arms.

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The pull-up is one of the best exercises because it is functional and engages multiple muscle groups.