Comments on: The Ultimate Guide To Pull-Ups

By: IvanTih

IvanTih — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:43:40 +0000

In reply to IvanTih. Just to add. Kelly Starrett's "Becoming a Supple Leopard" is fantastic book for pullup form and for form of pretty much all major exercises done. I learned that trick from him. My recommendation for next fitness book buy.

By: IvanTih

IvanTih — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 22:41:30 +0000

In reply to evilcyber. Some people use thumbless grip, I used to it too in the beginning. With thumb below bar I can retract and depress much, much better. It's pretty hard on thick bar, but that's why thin bar feels like a breeze.

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:33:19 +0000

In reply to IvanTih. I have to admit, I always thought that is the only grip :)

By: evilcyber

evilcyber — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:32:50 +0000

In reply to Dr. J. "That balcony just isn't complete if I didn't do a perfect pull-up on it!" :D

By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:28:35 +0000

I’ve done reviews of several pieces of exercise equipment. A few years ago I reviewed the Perfect Pullup (then $100, now I’ve seen it for $25. Of all the stuff I’ve reviewed, I use this more than any other, several times a week.

I agree, it’s a great exercise!

I was once locked out of my home and did a “perfect pull up” to the second floor balcony to “break in.” lol! Functional fitness 🙂

By: IvanTih

IvanTih — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:20:55 +0000

With Pullups, using false grip, that is, thumb below bar promotes external rotation and puts shoulder in better position along with squeezing glutes and abs. Keeping legs straight with pointed toes is also desirable.