Are Wide Or Narrow Pull-Ups Best For Building A Wider Back?

[@danhope77]

I am 42 and now after having been unfit for my whole life (apart from short periods) I can do 10 perfect pull ups. What a beautiful feeling; so good for my self-esteem ; )

[@RedDeltaProject]

Big time congrats DS! Well done!

[@danhope77]

@@RedDeltaProject your channel is great. Inspirational and very informative

[@travanosymonette9079]

@danhope77 As a 28 year old I find this comment very encouraging. I wish I took my fitness more seriously earlier in life. I started now, but sometimes I feel like I started to late, but seeing this comment is a nice reminder that I can still accomplish great results! I know your comment is 4 years old as of the writing of my comment, but I appreciate it all the same anyway!

[@anivalbenavidez3839]

Hanging every day has done wonders for my scapula retraction.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Good call, hanging really is one of the best therapies out there for the back and shoulders

[@khdur]

Agreed! Hanging from various positions has helped more than anything with my scapular isolation. Years of pins in only one direction had made me hyper mobile in some areas and virtually frozen in others.

[@TheAnarchist99]

More for your grip strength than your scapula retraction unless you're constantly doing scapula shrugs

[@Eric3Frog]

@@khdur what do you mean by pins in only one direction?

[@khdur]

@@Eric3Frog It is quite common for most to fall into modes of training ( I speak primarily to martial arts) that promote pins (particularly of the shoulder) that rotate the joint in a common direction. Every teacher or trainee of any experience has preferred techniques that generally play to their strengths and so we tend to gravitate toward techniques of a similar nature especially if we are training for efficacy of some kind. It's great to have training partners in whom we trust to help us build capacity throughout a particular joint but all who've trained for any amount of time will attest...not everyone is patient enough to allow time between techniques to feel into and push back against a pin before allowing the receiver to relax into it again. Most who are training to win or survive are pushing their limits in the direction of their strengths and talents, but not necessarily training the body as a whole. There are many reasons for this, some theoretical, some philosophical, maybe even ethical, but it's all sort of irrelevant. Learning to feel and articulate a joint safely while moving toward the goal of increased capacity in every direction is in itself a part of everyone's training or perhaps it should be. Building and maintaining joint function should be a priority for all of us. I apologize for being so wordy but I thought I should offer some context. For myself I have a lot of capacity and articulation when my shoulder is rolled forward because I trained that heavily for years but over the past 10 - 12 years I've developed more interest in articulation and building strength throughout the full range of motion. As the old saying goes, Motion Is Lotion.

[@alexcrosse9970]

I’ve bought GSC I’ve watched countless hours of content and realized I wasn’t subscribed. Fixed that quick. This is priceless information you won’t get anywhere else people. Subscribe!!!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you very much Alex! Super appreciate the support big time.

[@teebull9552]

I find a neutral grip to be very effective. Keeps my wrists close and in a pain free position. If I go chest to bar it has a rowing effect. Feels like I get the best of both worlds.

[@RGV2300]

For me neutral grip is also the best, the contraction in my back is better than pronated or supinated.

[@climbscience4813]

I found something similar a few years back, but continued with wide pronated ones out of practicality with the equipment I had and because the difference wasn't super significant. What I feel can be a factor, is that your arms are effectively stronger because you can use the brachioradialis on top of biceps and brachialis. Same effect as hammer curls, you can just lift more weight. So, if you have strong lats compared to your arms, you can work them even more. If you're one of the few arm-dominant people, this might not be the best choice if you want to work both arms and lats at the same time...

[@teebull9552]

@@climbscience4813 I agree. I think that's why Matts advice on keeping the shoulders back and down is an important technique.

[@RedDeltaProject]

The neutral technique is certainly the way to go, if you can. it's probably the best sort of grip for both push and pulling motions out there. It may be because a neutral grip is the easiest to create more stability in the shoulder and back

[@teebull9552]

@@RedDeltaProject thanks for the continued excellence Matt. Lee Boyce actually just named the neutral grip chin up one of the new big 3 movements for non power lifters. Read the article on t nation Brother. Pretty interesting.

[@kanamasai5194]

This is a channel that NOT only tells you what to do; but why you need to do it in a certain way. The understanding of the reason (fundamental mechanics) is the secret.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks Kana, I was always one of those students in school who was frustrated when teachers told me what to do, but couldn't explain why to do it that way. I'm pretty simple minded like that.

[@PranjayVarshney]

One of the very few channels that actually provide some useful content! Keep up the good work Matt! And please never turn your channel into that weird "vlogging and influencer shit"

[@austin3789]

Amen.

why would he do that

[@austin3789]

@ why would anyone do it? ...but they do it... Think about it. Do you think that calistinics is the only thing this guy well balanced individual is passionate about and thinks deeply on, or is this the only thing he has talent and experience in? It makes sense why some people might get board and branch off into other video interest. This guy makes a does fitness for a living so he might be more disciplined and less likely to so.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Much thanks, and don't worry I don't have the patience for stuff like that.

[@Mr.freedom1]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@styleyK]

Great video, thank you. My pull up tip, is a (Slow/controlled) 'Eccentric' faze. Which I apply to the majority of my exercises.

[@RedDeltaProject]

A very good practice for sure, thanks very much for sharing styleyk

[@nicolaschristophorou8671]

Matt you are by far the best fitness channel I've come across. The info you provide is so valuable! Thank you so much!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Happy to help Nicolas, lots more coming.

[@Deciden0w.]

Interesting point about locking your traps before each pull. I'm gonna play around with this idea. Thank you for this!

[@onceuponthecross1]

i like narrow pullups more but always add 2-3 sets of wide pullups if i have time and energy...doing only one grip/width makes strong in that specific position.

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

I learned something useful in this vid. Thank you for sharing

[@jamesdagata2900]

This video is amazing. I LOVE the content

[@RedDeltaProject]

happy to help James, keep on pulling strong man!

[@andreadecaria9701]

Beautiful video! That's what I was looking for.... Lately I was just doing something similar, just I am trying to stay as well more obliquely with the all body to stress more my lower traps

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks Andrea De Caria!

[@CoachHeyward]

I interlace my fingers onto one bar. The one that sticks out at the gym. So you don’t have to pick a side to put your head on. You just clasp your hands together onto one point and pull 😊

[@ravon1982]

So after your last video I found that I can do much more wide press ups to narrow. I think this is down to my pull up with a wide grip. I have just made a weight vest which has spiced things up for me. But the best tip I got from you was regarding activating my muscles which nothing but my mind. If I can't make it to the gym I pretend that I am at the gym and do what I would normally do with just my mind. It really does help so thank you for that tip. I would recommend people incorporate this into there work out for sure.

[@RedDeltaProject]

So happy I could help, and great observations on your own training, well done on your resourcefulness too!

[@jayjalloh3912]

Could you do a video on training rotator cuff muscles?

[@RedDeltaProject]

Not a bad idea, I thought I already did one but I guess not. Let me do a little more research on it and get back to ya. I may be able to get one out this week

[@jayjalloh3912]

@@RedDeltaProject Would you recommend Wide Pull-ups to hit the rotator cuffs?

[@carlosc3768]

Wow buddy, thank you so much, great video!

[@obaolori]

THIS TOGETHER WITH A PROPER FULL HAND NOT FINGERDOMINANT GRIP WILL MAKE THE PULL HELLUVA LOT BETTER

[@ericsalinas1839]

3:06 retract*

[@mrtcool4111]

I can feel and controll my scapula more in a narrow grip compared to wide grip. I think I'm too weak in wide grip pull up and it gives me alot off shoulder pain

[@Howhughes2013]

Same here.

[@valinaconvent]

I am a small woman and want to train this and also use it to hang out and get stretch in my shoulders. Do you have tips what to look for when choosing a pull-up bar for the wall? Thick or thin bar, wide or small? I found one that has a smaller bar an has options to hold is wide, small and perpendicular. But what is the right with? Or perhaps what width do I not want? Is there something as too small or too wide? Because this bar has a pretty wide hold too. Is that useless for me? And with hold is the best to hang out? Wide, small or perpendicular?

[@iliyan-kulishev]

Matt is touching on scapula stability as a prerequisite to work your lats effectively. But once we got this out of the way the question still is wide pull ups or shoulder width ? Maybe narrow ? When pulling (vertical pull) lats are being worked as a whole anyway, but wider grip emphasizes the upper lats slightly more. Closer hand placement (shoulder width) in its turn allows you to drive the elbow behind your back more and that will emphasize the lower side of the lats. And again - we're talking about very, very SLIGHT differences, as long as you pull your lats will be worked regardless.

[@onceuponthecross1]

what you call upper lats is actually teres major

[@iliyan-kulishev]

Definitely teres major activated more with wider grip, but also that upper part of the lats, as I said.

[@dolevmazker736]

amazing video, you truly deserve more subscribers. rooting for you

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks for watching Dolev Mazker, please like and share to help spread the word :)

[@danthaman5230]

I asked a question about this a few weeks back. Thank you for this clear answer.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Glad this helped Dan, I do try to get stuff like this out faster if someone asks a question though. Better late than never I guess.

[@danthaman5230]

​@@RedDeltaProject It came out right on time. Perfect explanation.

[@justletitgo601]

I don’t think retraction and depression is such a good idea anymore. I was watching a video on it. If you retract and depress your shoulders the clavicle can compress the brachial plexus and other nerves in your neck including the subclavian artery. I think when we retract our shoulder blades they naturally want to slightly elevate as well. It just seems like more of a natural movement pattern. Where as depression can be used during exercises such as planche and dips and what not where there is actually some degree of protraction as well . Would love to hear your opinion on this. Thanks!

[@emiledin2183]

That's incorrect unless you have thoracic outlet syndrome.

[@jackkrauser1295]

Thanks brother, very good

[@banglevision8207]

First video Ive seen. Subscribed. I like the format.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you and welcome bangle vision! Feel free to drop questions or video requests anytime!

[@wyatthuggins3292]

Love the new content !

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks Wyatt! Much more to come my friend!

[@begula3013]

Subbed!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Welcome Dannis! Thank you for checking out my stuff and don't forget you can make video requests and ask questions via my instagram @red.delta.project.

[@khdur]

Stability is command ONE. I may be approaching my next statement somewhat incorrectly but as I've been retraining myself through "old injuries and habits" what I've seen the most success with has been regular regression work. I keep a lot of compound movements in my training but I go back regularly and reassess whether I'm truly functional or if I'm in fact compensating somewhere. Babies dont have the luxury of compound movements and they also aren't worried about failure. They develop their patterns from a completely open perspective and because in most cases they aren't yet looking at a movement from a compound perspective, they are instead doing what they can in relative isolation and stability. It may sound convoluted but it's been a perspective that's helped me go back to much more natural movement patterns. The points in this video are terrific and while I've long known that back and down is where I WANT to be, you've offered yet again some great markers and tips for creating that stable environment. Keep at it Matt. RDP is consistently getting better and better.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Amen khdur, and thank you very much for sharing your perspectives. I can tell you're certainly getting to a deeper place in your training which is a very good thing.

[@konradfischer9462]

Great video!

[@tiburciouetela5413]

Great info!!!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks Tibúrcio Uetela!

[@asprinklingofclouds]

If narrow grip hits the lower traps more does this mean it is helpful for correcting forward head / rounded shoulder posture?

[@martin4576]

Hi Matt, couldn't you do this video some years before ;-) That's exactly my experience with pulling exercises and it takes me months to feature this out for my own. Thank you a lot for sharing your very valuable view

[@RedDeltaProject]

I know just what you mean Beta, I feel like I've been practicing calisthenics for 10 years, but I've only been moderately proficient at doing some of this stuff for the past year or two. If that.

[@dylangrudem7]

thank you so much for your videos

[@RedDeltaProject]

You're more than welcome person crow and thank you very much for watching :)

[@guapdonfit]

Awesome video 🔥💪🏾

[@henryToped]

How about 5x10 wide grip pull ups + 3x40 seconds close grip iso hold in a session? Is it good to do 2 variations? Thank you

[@Twomps]

Thanks for the tips playboy

[@RedDeltaProject]

You're welcome :)

[@Eric3Frog]

What makes him a playboy?

[@cilldaracyclist2822]

I do full body 2-3 times per week and actually use both hand positions, pull up is as far wide as I can go (hands pretty much touching door frame) and for the chins my hands are side by side with no space....seems to be working so far doing 3x8-12 weighted of each

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Kie'S' words. Congrats on your progress thus far and keep up the good work!

[@cilldaracyclist2822]

@@RedDeltaProject thanks for taking time to reply! the added weight isn't a huge amount, only 2.5kg total so roughly 10lbs but considering I could only do sets of 5 roughly two months ago I'm fairly happy with the strength gains I've made by watching video's from people like u who share such awesome information. Keep up the great work!

[@gitanodel69]

at 3:06 I think you meant retract

[@RedDeltaProject]

Yea, slip of the lips there.

[@avocado9763]

Thanks physiology makes sense.

[@bigboss7681]

Are pull-ups and chin-ups enough building Biceps?

[@Alex1Leg]

For strictly bodyweight decrease the time to do the rep! The 10 second rep is really good 5 seconds up 5 seconds down

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Most cases, yes especially if you do weighted variations.

[@RedDeltaProject]

For sure, some of the biggest arm'd dudes I've ever known did only high-bar pulling and almost never did any direct arm work. After all, the only thing that's required is to flex the elbow under resistance.

[@hrudanandapattanayak558]

close grip pushup in pushup stand is good?

[@agauerm]

Hi there buddy. I find that wide grip pull ups hurt my shoulder, particularly the left one, I feel a sharp pain. Again, I don´t know if this is weakness or just not a good position. I have to perform pull ups with arms raised shoulder width apart. More than shoulder width I start feeling the pain. Curiously enough, if I do the pull ups with a wider grip using the rings, I don´t feel the pain, but I believe it is because the rings give a bit of range of motion when doing the exercise, whereas in the bar you are in that fixed position for the joints.

[@RedDeltaProject]

I would pay attention to that discomfort, it may be a sign that there's a bit of a misalignment going on, maybe the shoulder's a bit elevated or protracted (maybe both) when you're on the rings, that may be helping your joints move as they like and is resolving the issue to a degree

[@scottttym]

was that supposed to be a wide grip at 1:28? It really seemed like a regular grip, wide grip would be at least another hand width or two out from that...

[@RedDeltaProject]

Width can be pretty relative. I've heard people claim that shoulder width is a "narrow" grip.

[@scottttym]

Because it is on a pull up. But shoulder width is quite wide on a chin up. It's quite relative to the exercise being done.

[@natejurgensen]

Excellent video Matt. Thank you. I've been using your close grip philosophy for a long time now and it's paying off. I have an off-topic question, however. Regarding consistency vs rest. I am a wildland firefighter so there are many days when I get home from work and I'm beat. But it's chest day. Would you say it is more important to rest and push the workout to the next day in an effort to facilitate quality? Or would you say that it is more beneficial to push through the daily fatigue for the sake of maintaining consistency with your workouts? Or am I'm just getting lost in the details? Thank you so much Matt.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Great question! There's certainly merit to doing it either way of course. I would put it off one day if you feel like you're going to get enough rest and be ready to rock the next day. If you're still going to be beat and tired the next day, do what you can without putting it off.

[@NBDYSPCL]

You may have just made pull ups immeasurably easier for me.

[@hrudanandapattanayak558]

narrow grip pull up or pushup is good for health?

[@anoobanilkumar5263]

I have a question Matt.. When I depress and retract my shoulder blades, I feel a discomfort in the front delt area(only on my left side) . It's been long it doesn't seem to pass. What could it be? 😭

[@OoohAaah6603]

That's what I get in my left delt and it also cracks But only if I do pull-ups shoulder width apart But when I use a wide grip it's no problem I wonder why?

[@RedDeltaProject]

NOt sure, but I would practice the hand behind the back clasping exercise. That may help with your shoulder mobility which might be the issue

[@apollo1234v]

The profile photos fits with your comment😂😂

[@jamesdashper1316]

Do face pulls

[@ivancastro365]

Closer hand position for biceps?? Hell yeah

[@ShanIsCuler]

I got the red delts❤

[@wyatthuggins3292]

Could you make a video on the gate cycle?

[@RedDeltaProject]

I don't know enough about it to really have a valid opinion or info on it, but I did find this video that may be of some value to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5uXioV-m5t8r9E

[@crazynoisybizarretownn]

Q isso irmão?? Camiseta do pcc🤨😳😳

[@somethingandahalf]

but wider grip requires more scapular stability, no? so that makes it more intense on the lats compared to a narrow grip. widening your grip is a natural progression if you want to grow your lats more but the back isnt all about the lats.. its also about the lower traps, thats what makes your back look good and narrow grip does just that

[@RedDeltaProject]

Scapular stability should be there regardless of grip. IN some ways, you should need more spa stability with the narrow grip since you're working with a more narrow base of support. Sort of like when you need more hip stability

[@TheTelecasterforever]

Hi Matt, I bought GSC which is a fantastic book and really nails down the principals you might find in other books scattered all over the place. A newbie though would never understand the gravity of those principles taught in your book by reading the other available ones. That is my humble opinion at least. I noticed that your app needs actually a constant internet connection. Will it be a bit more offline friendly in the future? In any case, thanks a lot for your instruction.

[@RedDeltaProject]

The good thing is that these days, there are very few actual newbies in fitness. Most everyone has some degree of experience which helps. Thanks for letting me know about the connection. I will be going a bit more to a text-based approach with video support, as opposed to video only in the future so that may help

[@danielrobinson2861]

Matt, Jeff, Scott... only videos worth watching about fitness.

[@tylerdurden4080]

I know Matt now, and I know Jeff. Who's Scott?

[@googleisfascist9278]

Should we be protracting and retracting our shoulders in pull-ups and rows every rep?

[@RedDeltaProject]

With the rows sure, with the pull-ups you may be better off just keeping those shoulders locked down and back

[@PassionateSpirit88]

Hey Matt, know of any bodyweight workouts that strengthen the breathing muscles?

[@Kyle111]

Running

[@RedDeltaProject]

Hill sprints. With a weight vest. On Jupiter. :) in all seriousness though, find some way to really push your breathing capacity with minimal amount of technical skill, like those hill sprints and push yourself super hard after a quick warm up.

[@Akeem034]

I’ve been trying to get a body weight master free standing pull up bar like the one you have but they have been sold out for 6+ months now. Do you have any recommendations for alternatives? I’m 6’4 and looking for something tall enough to not have to bend my knees. I live in an apartment with 13’ ceilings but don’t want to bolt something to the wall/ceiling. Thanks

[@RedDeltaProject]

Good question, I would look at some of the barbell rack options over at Rogue Fitness. I think you can get some of their basic racks with a pull-up bar that would be high enough for you. You can then sling some rings or straps on the bar for things like dips and rows.

[@Akeem034]

RedDeltaProject Thanks for the advice man. Insightful as always

[@wreckoningday]

How do you strengthen your scaps and rhomboids?

[@RedDeltaProject]

All pulling motions should work for those, but doing reverse shrugs or scapular pull-ups where you just move your scaps can do wonder for that.

[@BlackWo1f88]

Hi matt , you explain it so good....but you have said in older video that all pull ups is the same

[@marloncrispatzu1509]

He's saying the same thing,due to the fact that the most important tip Is the scapular adduction,whatever kind of pulling movemement you are praticing

[@RedDeltaProject]

Spot on answer Marlon

[@emiledin2183]

Great video! But what I don't understand is why is it easier to perform a pull up with a kyphotic position than a correct one? Isn't the lats and back muscles soo much stronger than the arms?

[@RedDeltaProject]

It may be due to the leverage you've been using, plus just the fact that if you've been doing that it's what you're used to. SO if you're not used to keeping the shoulders back, it's a bit out of the norm for you. That should change with time though.

[@clockwize]

I feel it in my scaps and my lats but not my traps. Should I feel it in the traps or just the scaps and lats.Is there is a way to work the scaps, lats and traps?

[@RedDeltaProject]

You'll probably feel it more in those scaps and lats, but the traps do play their part esp. at the top of the pull up as you pull yourself into the bar. Try holding the top position for a second or two and squeeze your shoulder blades together and see if that changes anything.

[@Raf-vw7ik]

Why are you wearing long gloves?

[@jameswoods6385]

Hey Matt, I have difficulty engaging my glutes when doing short bridges also. I feel it more in my lower back. Is that normal? What can I do to engage them better?

[@RedDeltaProject]

Sadly it's normal but it's also not the best way to do it. It essentially means your tension control in your glutes and hamstrings isn't strong enough so you're trying to compensate with the muscles in your back and you're creating anterior pelvic tilt. Try cutting back on the ROM and try to maintain a more neutral pelvis and see if that helps.

[@NinoGuariscoJR]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@minipaintermatt]

That's one hell of a tan line

[@Christian-jj6by]

Where can i find that adjustable pullup rack

[@RedDeltaProject]

That there's a Bodyweight Master From Dragon Door, goo.gl/T2X6JK It's hit-or-miss when it's available due to production.

[@INTEGRATEPerformanceFitness]

My best pull up tip: Follow. Everything. Matt. Says! Drops 🎤 then grabs monkii bars for pull-up practice!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Do as you feel, not as I say. By guided by your experience and but only inspired by the ideas of others. To follow someone while ignoring one's own experience is to walk forward blindly.

[@fatherkahnchussnyss-sylent1412]

Bro I love you

[@panostsel4671]

Nice tip here I think I was doing it wrong all this time

[@Eric3Frog]

3:06 you said "protract". I believe you meant to say "retract".

[@RedDeltaProject]

Yea, even to this day i have to stop and think about it when working with clients. I've always had trouble differentiation between similar sounding words and phrases.

[@joshuabush2569]

I've never understand people recommending wide grip pull-ups for more Lat action, just seems like a limited range of motion and uncomfortable IMO... my rule of thumb is to never go any wider than shoulder width with any body weight exercise

[@RedDeltaProject]

I agree on the ROM part too. I like to use more ROM at the joints not less.

[@Ejs226]

Hey Matt do you have any calisthenics static skill goals?

[@RedDeltaProject]

Not really, that stuff just never really interested me. mostly because I guess I came from a background of using a lot of bodybuilding style movements, so that's sort of what I've always gravitated toward.

[@Ejs226]

RedDeltaProject that’s awesome t know I never thought of gsc for static’s because I never seen you do static’s but it’s good to know that it can be applicable and it’s just your not interested

[@BD90..]

What kinda helps me to use my lats when doing pull ups too is....imagine you are doing two back elbows and pull your chest not your chin to the bar.

[@RedDeltaProject]

That's a great tip, love that visualization

[@MyNameBaboo]

Hold the phone! Great tips. Thank you, Sir.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks Rotten 5!

[@shawnking9454]

Most of my pull ups are wide grip

[@leoawgowhat4383]

Pullup tip for beginner yogaball under chinup bar cheating is ok

[@slavicus2046]

I love wide grip pull-ups and narrow grip chin-ups. Narrow grip pull-ups or wide-grip chin ups feel awkward.

[@absatsixty7742]

does this explain why narrower grip widths are easier than wide.at least they are for me.

[@RedDeltaProject]

It depends on the width, But going much wider is more of a leverage deal on the arm, sort of like how doing a lateral raise with a pair of Dumbells is a weaker exercise than an overhead shoulder press. A wide pull up is almost like the opposite of a reverse lateral raise where instead of lifting your arms out to the side, you're essentially pulling them down to the side.

[@godschild8588]

That was clear asf

[@nycopperwarrior9734]

I really respect the science here I've never been to prison but I have family and friends who happen they came home and talked me out of workout I just don't do chin over bar pull up by Dua tomorrow pull-ups in that keeps tension on the lats which makes your shit blowout wide.... I believe it's the person's body and not to exercise

[@goblinknife1465]

Hi Paul wade I'm your fan.Im.Chinese

[@omnistellar5647]

Were you filming this late at night? You sound like you're trying to hush your voice lol. Super useful info though, Matt! I've always hated doing movements wide, so learning that I can get really good results with narrower grips and placement is wonderful. :D

[@RedDeltaProject]

Na, Just trying to improve my audio, as I have a bit of an echo in my place if I speak too loud. But I just got a wireless mic so that may help.

[@balasaravanan500]

As I expected

[@regprofant6984]

And another and another AND ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO

[@RedDeltaProject]

Thanks reg profant!

[@Greg_Chock]

So the foundation to most of our upper body strength is based on our scapular stability? Time to go back to the basics again.

[@RedDeltaProject]

Yep, wish I knew that back in the day. But I know what you mean, I also feel like i'm always coming back to a new beginning with this stuff.

[@onceuponthecross1]

definately. if you have a strong grip and strong scaps you' re strong...at least on the upper body

[@pajaroprofeta]

I learnt from your videos that no matter how good you think you are at pull-ulps, rows shouldn't be avoided. It just hits the lats better with less effort. Thank you as always for your great advice, you are the best fitness teacher ever.

[@RedDeltaProject]

A good lesson to learn, the basics always work. Sometimes I need to be reminded of that myself

[@mike90susanoo84]

Inverted rows however really hit the back well

[@thealim2228]

I've done 47 pull ups (video on my channel)

[@gregmaddux7970]

Wide grip better for upper lats, narrow grip better for lower lats

[@MaxSandberg]

Personally I think it´s the narrow grip, I feel it more in my back

[@BigHalfSteps]

I guess you missed the point that it's not the point about the grip. 03:08

[@MaxSandberg]

@@BigHalfSteps I think I can depress and retract my scapula more when I have a narrower grip. But yes it´s not really about the grip. I´ll just have to practice my mind to muscle connection

[@jenevaispasalecole4406]

Why everyone is hairless

[@RedDeltaProject]

Everyone knows hair growth is an underground plot by the Illuminati to funnel financial resources through the sale of hair care products and services to maintain their stranglehold of power. it's so obvious! 😂

[@jenevaispasalecole4406]

RedDeltaProject lmao ur good

[@Thejoeordinary1]

When I was younger and fitter (and lighter lol) I could do 52 narrow grip pushups and 12 narrow grip chins from a dead hang, slow and controlled. Pushups were about 2 sec ascending, 2 sec descending. Good form always. Now, older and a bit heavier I still do the the same except I start pushups from the toes like always but when I run out of steam at a lower rep total , I finish the set on the knees. I have also replaced the vertical chin with the modified chin or bodyweight row, narrow grip with fully squeezing the back muscles at the top of the movement and stretching at the bottom. Obviously I can do more reps than with the standard chin. Honest to goodness, it appears my back is actually more developed now than when I was doing vertical chins. What gives? Are the increased reps doing it or am I just responding better to the different angle? Or maybe my weight being up a bit produces a thicker appearance. Certainly not complaining, just wondering.

[@marshallfreymann9566]

This man has such a farmers tan

[@du-gu2mm]

sir is it true that pull/chin ups makes your buttocks smaller? tnx

[@RedDeltaProject]

Not at all. a Lack of hip training will do that.

[@du-gu2mm]

@@RedDeltaProject Thanks! coz that's my worry eversince.

[@brucele2776]

Medium. Not so narrow and not so wide.

[@PiestewaPeak]

Any pull-up is a good pull-up 💪

[@RedDeltaProject]

💪🙏🤘

[@BMAB85]

They all serve a purpose so just do them all....

[@goblinknife1465]

Narrow for Pro.wide for noob