Technique Tuesdays!

Hi everyone, One of the goals i hear alot is 'i want to be able to do a pull up' (its actually one of mine too!) So, below are some tips on how to get there, making sure our technique and form is right to help us along the way! Firstly, assisted pull up machine, this gets us used to the feeling and resistance can be gradually reduced. This is a great starting point Practice eccentric pull ups (the lowering part of the exercise) - start at the top of the movement, slowly (for context i sped the video up x5 so it would fit) lower yourself slightly, stop and hold. Lower again, stop and hold..... Alternatively, leave out the stop and holds and focus on just a very slow, steady and controlled lowering Practice hanging! Part of the reason people struggle with any conditioning for pulls ups is grip strength. So just keep handing. Also you will notice right at the start of the hang, i engage my lats, this is soooooo important in a hang. I dont want to see any droopy shooders! Once you have mastered the hang, add in some good old shoulder shrugs - this helps the mind body connection in the up part, and strengthens the muscles we need to actually haul ourself up! Finally, banded pull ups! The resistance band gives you that wee bit extra boing to get execute the pull up. Aim to do 3 x 5 of these 2/3 times a week and you will be well on the way to nailing youe pull up!