The SECRET To Perfect Pull-Ups!

[@SquatUniversity]

Shout out chris_calisth on IG for the opening stitched video

[@wodtozack1347]

Man, ur the best at explaining exercises and such, keep it up

[@PB22559]

Crossing your feet/legs during pull ups is terrible advice from someone who's supposed to be an expert. Crossing your legs= creating unnecessary asymmetry.

[@supercal333]

But, but.... he is internally rotating his shoulders!?? Why are you saying to externally rotate?

[@xSimplyEex]

Jeff cavalier been talking about energy leaks for yrs

[@Callyourmother2787]

Would this apply to a latt pull down?

[@ropeadope3010]

I kept getting shoulder pain once I saw your McGill pull up video and started bracing my core my lats were so pumped. Thank you

[@PersianElite_Tech]

Same

[@garrettraar2090]

Same

[@taouilmustapha7773]

I don't understand, I myslef train pull ups but i dont really feel my back like at all, I feel more my biceps and forearms, with the same technique i started doing pull-ups a year ago, but then i could really feel my lats hurting but not anymore now. Any tips pls?!

[@ropeadope3010]

@@taouilmustapha7773 Maybe it got too easy for you. Have you tried weighted pull ups? How easy is it for you?

[@abhilash9918]

I have been doing pull ups for years and also saw that video you're talking about but I can't feel a damn thing in my lats for some reason? My forearms on the other hand get super pumped. I follow all the steps, tightening the core, locking legs (tho it's not necessary cuz I can keep still) and setting up your shoulders in the position before pulling up. But still I don't feel much in my back.

[@tinyky2598]

I just wanted to say ive been struggling with knee pain for YEARS. Ive had two operations (one wasnt successful) so theres a lot goin on down there. Ive been watching and studying every single video of yours and ive been adding in multiple exercises with bands following your principles... I havent been able to single leg squat on my right leg without severe pain for a long time, but after a few weeks of consistently training hip joints, ankle mobility, glutes, etc l finally am able to single leg squat pain free. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on the internet, i genuinely thought i would need another surgery but i think i was just missing proper care of my joints and adbuctors and such!

[@t.j.payeur5331]

That's awesome. His advice has definitely helped me too, no question...

[@rafmatt1607]

Look into kneesovertoesguy as well

[@tinyky2598]

​@@t.j.payeur5331I love how it's all just minor adjustments that add up when done consistently! Very applicable for everyone! I'm glad you found relief as well 🙏

[@vikingthedude]

He helped me too.

[@WarmPillowForever]

Im glad ur fine now

[@Pauliesha]

After watching this about 10 times, I still cannot do it😅

[@Chillikilli]

Try it with a resistance band

[@Mikejames1080]

I found doing bent over rows blew up my pull up as they both pulling exercises. It's just one's pulling in and the other pulling up.

[@hggvhh3074]

Try doing it on an assisted pullup! I usually use assisted pullups bc they prevent me from kipping, swaying and using momentum. Try it

[@rodolfosebastiangonzalesgu4078]

Also try negatives

[@Mikejames1080]

Also just start off with 3 or however many you can do. After a few weeks, you'll be surprised how many you can now do 🤷‍♂️

[@sergeantbigmac]

This explains why using an assisted pullup machine 'feels' so different to a simple bodyweight pullup even though in theory its the same exercise with less weight. You arent engaging your core therefore not feeling the cue to rotate your shoulders and mind-muscle activate more back muscles. Ive found assisted PU to be more taxing on my shoulders and could never figure out why. Well now I know so thanks you.

[@mattpassos5689]

Also the machines have thicker grips, try using an assisted pull up machine without the assist, forearm pump like climbing gives

[@thebattymuncher]

@@mattpassos5689can’t you just do thumbless or does it not help?

[@comingverysoon]

Many will disagree, but I think the lat pulldown is better for building up to pullups than assisted pullup machines. Start at a weight that you can pull down 10-12 times. Once you can pull down your own bodyweight ~8-10 times, you are ready to switch to pullups.

[@balbibou]

assisted pullup machines are useless. Do inverted rows and increase the level of difficulty over time.

[@mattpassos5689]

@@thebattymuncher I’ve never tried and don’t want to, that sounds like a slip out waiting to happen and I cross my knees during pull-ups so that would be a bad combo

[@mauriceebeid4745]

These cues are amazing, so many people are missing out on this invaluable knowledge of human anatomy, that can substantially improve your exercise life. Never stop teaching!

[@guillaumefloatin91]

Actually most of the population above 30 can't do a correct pull UP and this vidéo des not correct AT all the problem.

[@MsMarmima]

Your info about bracing has finally sunk into my brain and convinced me to buy a 10kg kettlebell.I started doing a couple sets of core stability exercises, and it really helped me improve my posture! My waist is looking a lot better too now that my body is holding itself up instead of crushing all my organs lol

[@yungrailgun]

Thats rly good How long did it take u to see or feel the improvement

[@PanicWR]

What core excerisew did u do bro

[@maitlember1942]

what exercise did you start doing?

[@ImReadyD151]

Dude a full pullup like that where the chest touch’s the bar is beautiful. I haven’t seen anyone at the gym do that. Im gonna get it one day

[@balbibou]

and then you'll go even lower and aim for your belly button, belt and...a muscle up !

[@juanesteban8938]

Dammit the cue of bending the bar allowed me to add 2 reps to my pullups, I cant believe this!

[@i-killed-a-man]

the definition on his lats is insane, bro was chiselled.

[@thesplitking6340]

I keep my legs straight and slightly elevated in line eiyh my body as I do pull ups for this reason 😊

[@lucashenriques4242]

that external rotation thing is a miracle, it cured my shoulder problems on pull ups

[@nlsdrf1290]

What shoulder problems did you have

[@antinapay]

"Think about bending the bar." Jesus Christ this changes everything. Edit: after 6 months, I can do 20 straight. This is honestly the best shorts channel.

[@ahmadkhairul337]

Seriously, I actually think this is like the secret recipe. Never could do one rep but after knowing this trick, it becomes so easy.

[@katycanino1566]

Thank you for this tip. It sunk in right away.

[@dallasdominguez2224]

Yeah I especially love full rom neutrals. Feels like your pulling the Earth towards you

[@franciscoolivares7372]

For real, just tried it and just did my very best pull up ever

[@antinapay]

@@ahmadkhairul337 good job

[@B0xxV]

Ay yoo it actually works sheeesh I am not getting tired fast when doing pull ups now that I tried this technique

[@shubhamparihar2756]

This really fixed my knee pain

[@Klumsyy13]

Huh? Pull ups?

[@travv88]

yea man gained like 2 inches easy@@Klumsyy13

[@leetaiming64]

This fixed my ankle sprain not gonna lie.

[@shubhamparihar2756]

@@leetaiming64 my squats are way deeper now

[@E4zyp34zyl3m0nsq33ZY]

My single leg is definitely much more balanced

[@Average602]

Wow! Thanks for explaining

[@westoncroye643]

Another good cue is to engage the lats and feel the force of the pull-ups from your pinky finger which will engage the lats even more and lower the effort needed to grip the bar with your fore arms. The last one I can think of is to only lock out the elbows and never allow your shoulders to shrug and use the other curs mentioned in the video.

[@gr8filibuster]

Thank you for this video. I never considered my core nor externally rotating my shoulders. I am gonna put this to work at the gym later today

[@awesometayman6396]

Oh my goodness, I’ve been struggling so much to get my chest to the bar. I thought I just wasn’t strong enough. This fixed my form and now I can can my chest to the bar. Thanks so much.

[@deyvisonwillamy6931]

External rotation to make the movement more shoulder extension than shoulder aduction . That's why neutral grip lat pulldown hits that lats more

[@10604-jw]

this video is incredible!!. i have been suffering from elbow pain. but after watching this video, my elbow pain has gone.i think that you are my perfect supporter. i will subscribe you!!

[@ItsVincentAgain]

I thought it was Fitness FAQs at first.

[@acenull0]

This is stuff that should be taught in grade school 😂 bring back JFK's workout regimen for highschools 😭

[@charliemartin2157]

The shoulder cue is good but I hate when some people tell you you should be doing concave and some tell you convex when in reality, they are both good, just different pull-up variations and imo you should be training both if you want to get really good at pull ups.

[@user-cs9tn9oq6b]

Thank for the tips 💪

[@c0nstantin86]

Dude... the way he corrected his posture from shoulders, chest and abdomen... as if a new Spirit started dwealing within that temple. Music helped my tripping... God bless!

[@pandugofast]

Damn that was actually helpful. I can feel that instantly.

[@99GTvert]

...that's awesome. I couldn't figure out why sometimes my shoulders hurt when doing a standard pull up but this shoulder rotation bit nails it. I never concentrated on that part of the movement, I'd just hang, brace core and pull. thank you!

[@StratosFair]

Great tips doc, will give it a try on my pull-up session tomorrow !

[@JewelxxetPierre]

Oh my God look at his physique bruh

[@SoftwareDownloadSuccessful]

When he engaged his core 🤯 cut the eff up

[@skamau78]

Got it👍. Gonna try a perfect one tonight. Thanks!

[@a.meeeezy9576]

Wow, incredible content. Thank you.

[@rockyblumble]

Thanks, I needed to see this

[@douglas31415]

Thanks coach!

[@astralgames5535]

This is very helpful thank you

[@izzigo7647]

What helped me imensely was a chnage of focus instead of me thinking about pulling myself up ,i was focusing on my back.

[@Superr_Z]

Thank you for the perfect pull up technique

[@whiteace_t.k.o8060]

Again I subscribed for this this.

[@sorakrose873]

Song?

[@queqzz9560]

I'll do it- slowed reverb

[@nikoniko893]

This is another good video I need to study so I can get back to doing chin-ups and pull ups

[@chrissmith7364]

Thank you.

[@Mdice1]

Nice job!

[@PillowOfEvil]

I find that "plugging energy leakages" makes me tired faster and takes focus away from isolating my lats and contracting my biceps better.

[@MistaKnifeguy]

Excellent!

[@Aye_Merchant]

I just did my first pull up. Thanks to you❤️❤️❤️

[@corujariousa]

True... And lots of people do need to develop arms and core muscles. Progressive weight increase exercises at the gym can allow for that development surprisingly fast, if done consistently. Assuming of course the person is not overly weight. That make things more challenging.

[@PurePele1]

Awesome ❤

[@Crazyfable13]

I actually have noticed when i brace my core and when i dont that there is a major difference in when fatigue sets and how it sets also as to if my back feels engaged more or less

[@av-blxckheart9071]

This helped me feel my back just by doing the motion and not with a bar

[@michaelcabrera3545]

Surprisingly I find this variation easier for pull ups

[@stylianos7769]

That's a great tip i just try it and it works so well!

[@SitBeam]

Very nice!

[@Anton-zb9dc]

This video totally upgraded my pull ups

[@NeutroniummAlchemist]

I got my first pull-up at 13. I first trained lat pull downs until I could do my weight. But I still couldn't do a pull-up. I realized that my core was too weak. It took a month of training abs like crazy to get strong enough, but when I tried I could 3. The core really makes a difference.

[@kevinshinnock6667]

I thought I was the only who found it comforting to bend the bar

[@vrangrawry9236]

As a massage therapist bro I love you!!!!!!

[@sds_80]

Really wish they would have shared this in the Marine Corps. Us long arm guys need all the form advantage we can get

[@mrwishe]

Once you have good form down, you can really begin to grow! Perfect form > chest high > swing out to chest > swing out to waist > muscle up!

[@XanderKage9999]

🙄🤯🤯🔥💯🙌🏽🙏🐐. Thanks for your good advices . 🙌🏽🙏🙌🏽🙏Health and longevity to you And your family and friends 🙌🏽🙏🙌🏽🙏. Hope you keep up the good work🎉🎉. -ANIME💪🏽🦁💪🏽GUY signing off.

[@jatinshilen]

Plz talk about dip shoulder impingement reasons and cures.

[@lotsoflove557]

EXCELLENT!

[@ProfessorMiles]

Wow - I need to do this. Bend the bar and flex the core.

[@augustheimdal1443]

pullups is basically how strong u are in your arms

[@FaithplusFitness1]

Great video 🦾👍

[@ygnightkid6529]

I do pull ups with resistance bands and I’m self taught (working towards doing them without bands). It’s crazy for me to realize I’ve been doing it right when no one ever told me what to do. When I did my first set of pull ups I was just trying to see what felt right. Yes, pull ups are hard but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t just “pulling heavy weight”. I wanted to make sure the right muscles were engaged. I know I worded that weird, but I hope that makes sense 😅

[@nickwit21]

I literally had no idea!

[@littlejimmy6924]

I figure this out on my own just doing different motions and positions

[@Imjonny264]

I love watching your videos. And although this isn’t about shoulders, I have had a microdiscectomy on my L4/L5 after herniating from squats. I’m good now after surgery, but I’m wondering if I’d ever be able to squat again because everytime I try and restart, I aggravate my back and I’m out for an extended period of time

[@somya426]

First time him being the test subject 😂

[@jellybob9]

Same thing works for lat pull downs too.

[@ThePhysicalReaction]

gotta feel the lats at the bottom an inch above where you grabbed it. before you even consider going upward. if you have to kick to get up, stop. hit the lat pull downs for a few months.

[@BogalaSawundiris]

Life saving info

[@fbi9965]

I love how everyone teaching proper pull-ups, but nobody teach how to gain this power from absolute zero

[@eaaddzzzz]

Do you have any tips to fix elbow pain ( probably tendinitis) from doing too many pull ups?

[@nivibash2510]

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[@nivibash2510]

check that one out

[@smirbelbirbel]

I tried getting my first pullup for months, never got past half way, couldn't figure out why. Until a friend told me to pull to the chest, not vertically. And BOOM! First pullup. And more followed suit.

[@SupermenSamoVuk]

Jeff Cavaliere technique with stiff legs bot crosses and tight hams,core everything down literally gave me extra 5 pull ups right aways cuz i got rid of energy leaks with loose body. But with that tecnique i cant get my sternum properly up to bar so now i'm doing it with crossed legs

[@MartinMartinm]

Can you do bar bell row videos for the back?

[@jordanglasper1064]

Well done and we’ll explained

[@brandonrichey8420]

I definitely do the energy leakage form. I can't seem to fix it.

[@ESamsung-rl4ie]

Today is my first time ever doing full push up, iam so happy my goal is to be able to do pull up bar like this. Still long way to go

[@trueborn_zeffon2204]

Been getting better at shoulder and core engagement but notice after my 3 or 4th pull up I start swinging. I end up using too much effort to keep myself still. I've tried crossing my legs or stiff lega pointing my toes but after the first few the swaying begins 😢😢

[@ShiniGorky187]

I have a hard time since I'm tall the bars at my gym are too low

[@JonathanMullany-fx1qh]

How do you go about choosing the amount of weight you use for each exercise cause recently thats been hard for me cause I've been choosing an amount of weight i can only do 5 reps with so my workouts are super long cause i hit failure several times per set but if i go down in weight i feel like im not training intensely enough and i feel disappointed in myself im 14 my goal is muscle hypertrophy im bulking right now

[@bancy1527]

if hypetrophy is the aim, I’d look towards increasing your rep range to 12-15, meaning to pick a weight you can only do for 12 reps and working on getting to 15 and then adding. the increments may be bigger or smaller depending on the quantity of muscles involved, experience etc, but as long as you train with good form and real intensity, rest hard and eat well, you absolutely will grow. Don’t worry too much about the specifics, you can correct as you go. Be kind to yourself, be patient, work diligently and the reward will be immense. Bless

[@comingverysoon]

Lighten up the weight and use a rep range of 6-10. Limit yourself to 2-3 sets per lift. If you consistently do more than 10-11 reps per set, fatigue and discomfort will kick in prior to muscle failure. Most people who do 12-15 reps per set don't get nearly as close to muscle failure as they think.

[@Calupp]

PSA, engage your lats. I always forget to and it plateaued my pull ups for a long time.

[@grape470]

What is the song name?

[@nightangelx1513]

Me break bar, me so good pull up 🗿

[@ucheatalot2898]

What's the music in the beginning of the short?

[@lordsneed9418]

his pullups literally bring his shoulders higher than the bar. How do you do that? The most I can get is halfway up my neck.

[@vikingthedude]

Idk

[@therealsnaily]

That's because of top-strength specificity. You can strengthen the top portion with isometrics, building explosive power to get there in the first place with weighted and low reps and focus on doing an arched pull up so your chest can more easily touch the bar and engage your back muscles better.

[@comingverysoon]

Guys who don't weight much (140-160 lbs) are the ones who can do this. You won't see someone 210-220 lbs lifting their shoulders to the bar.

[@travv88]

Just keep training pullups consistently and you'll get more explosive power. You'll find at the beginning of pullup workouts you'll be able to explode above the bar, and then as you get more fatigued you'll begin struggling with that again.

[@andimoehammadarisman9084]

Bcause neuromuscular connection, you did pull up neck to bar bcause you used to do it, so the solution is go back to a very basic fondation for pull up, begin with grab your broom stick then perform chest to bar pull up, do it as often as possible every day to build neuromuscular connection, then do full ROOM inverted row, with leg elevated 3-4 SETS with 8- 12 reps, then do lat pulldown hold on chest for 4-10 sec..after you build that fondation, then do resistant band chest to bar pull up like the video above, dont cheat with neck or chin, you have to do that with your chest

[@E4zyp34zyl3m0nsq33ZY]

Can you post the link to the guy doing the example pull ups?

[@MWalsh_NY]

What do you recommend for strengthening your core to be able to better execute exercises like this if your core is weak?

[@kevinsmith7667]

For homeboy in the video… Step 1: Weigh 140 pounds Step 2: Don’t carry muscle in your legs 😂😂😂

[@lingkadegu8961]

music name?

[@five12man]

Rotate, break the bar. I have to try!

[@Jimmyrey6857]

I’m so confused. Isn’t he internally rotating his shoulders?

[@markdavenport356]

Sure looks like it from here

[@aleking7708]

I think it's because the names are "switched". For example when you're sitting down and you rotate your bent leg outwards, it's called internal rotation and if you bring it close to your other leg that would be external rotation.

[@aleking7708]

images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea57caad08f387b2e9827bd/85773cd7-cfb7-45c2-b632-d2fba8763c2c/normal+hip+internal+rotation+ROM.png here's an image to see what i mean

[@user-cj8wd1ez8q]

can these tips be applied on the lat pull downs or they are for the pull ups only ?

[@ilikefood1609]

Yo that guy’s serratus muscles are insane tho

[@spencergsmith]

Everything you said is correct, but do not cross your legs. That creates a false sense of tension in the lower body. Instead, keep your legs straight and squeeze your thighs and feet together for optimal tension. But yeah, bracing the abs, tucking the hips into hollow body position, and externally rotating the shoulders are all great pull-up cues 👌🏼

[@SuperCat717]

Today I learned I can do a pull-up

[@Skenderbeuismyhero]

I used to be able to pump out tons of pullups but the past few years I've had intense pain on the inside edge of both elbows. The only way I can do them now is facing parallel to the bar and pulling my head up beside the bar.

[@Pacuta_]

Might be related to your grip. The inner elbow tendon pain is sometimes caused by stressing your inner forearm muscles too much. If you're pulling with your pinky and ring fingers a lot then you're overloading those forearm muscles.

[@atreszkeri5377]

Music name please?🙏😇😁✌🏻