I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s thought about the ideal leg position when performing pull ups. The standard “go-to” method seems to involve crossing your legs at the ankles with your feet behind you. In fact, during my first few years of performing pull ups I always had my legs crossed behind me. … Read more
Push ups, pull ups, and squats are probably the most basic bodyweight exercises. However, performing all three exercises regularly can certainly make a difference to your physique. That said, what would happen if you just performed these 3 bodyweight exercises and nothing else? Let’s find out. Just Doing Push Ups, Pull Ups & Squats If … Read more
If pull ups are causing you forearm pain this usually comes down to a specific weakness, poor form, or a potential injury. Here’s exactly what you need to know and how to fix this. The most obvious reason for forearm pain during pull ups is a weak grip. You’ll generally find that your fingers start … Read more
Rows and Pull Ups are more than enough to train the upper back muscles. Pull ups are considered one of the best exercises for lat development. Whereas rows are ideal for strengthening the lats, traps, and rhomboids. Back Workouts From the Golden Era of Bodybuilding I’m a massive fan of the Golden Era of Bodybuilding. … Read more
In case you’re curious if there’s a particular ratio of pull ups to chin ups you should strive for, I have the information you need. I will hazard a guess that you find chin ups easier to perform than pull ups. However, perhaps you’re slightly concerned by how much of a difference in reps there … Read more
A lack of variation is one of the most common reasons that pull ups are so hard to progress. As an example, if you typically perform 3 sets of 8 reps at the start of every back day workout you may find that you have plateaued. Furthermore, you may have a weak link that is … Read more
On a personal level, I enjoy doing push ups and pull ups, and usually engage in these exercises multiple times each week. However, I’m not sure about you, but I often find myself comparing the movements to each other, i.e. how many pull ups should I be able to do compared to push ups? Is … Read more
Pull ups’ significance is undeniable, whether you love them or despise them. So, when exactly should you do pull ups in your workout? Is there a preferred time to perform pull ups if you want to increase muscle and strength? Allow me to explain what you need to know, plus I’ve also included a great … Read more
Ring pull ups are harder due to the lack of stability. Your stabilizer muscles in the core and shoulders are required to put in more effort in order to counteract the instability. The range of motion is also increased during ring pull ups compared to convential straight-bar pull ups. Rings Provide Less Stability The most … Read more
The most common reasons that pull ups hurt your neck are either that you’re leading with your chin or you’re straining at the neck. Both of these things typically occur as fatigue sets in. Your aim should be to bring the bar to the chin or sternum, as opposed to leading the movement with your … Read more