Pullups Just Got a Lot Easier! (CHEAT CODE)

Are you looking for a way to make pullups a lot easier? What I am going to show you in this video is how making a simple change to the way you do pullups can make the exercise a whole lot easier which will allow you to get more reps in than ever before.

When it comes to pullups, one of the most overlooked aspects of the exercise is the present energy leaks when performing the movement. By not addressing these leaks, you will actually be making pullups a lot harder than they need to be, meaning you will perform less reps and as a result, see less gains.

The best way to make sure you can do more pullups and see greater muscle growth as a byproduct is to plug those energy leaks before you even begin your next set.

It starts with your hands and how you grip the bar when you perform your pullups. First, let me ask you a question; do you just pull straight down when you do pullups? If so, there is a simple change that you will want to make. Instead of pulling straight down, try to pull your hands inward towards each other, while pulling down at the same time.

I realize that they will not actually travel towards each other since they are locking into place by the grip on the bar, but what this will do is engage the chest muscles as they are in the same position of the finish of an incline bench press.

This simple action will actually stop those energy leaks from occurring as you are creating rigidity throughout your torso. By allowing your body to be limp and simply go along for the ride when you do pullups, you are thwarting an opportunity move your body in space with more control.

The more control you have over your body in space while performing the exercise will allow you to perform more pullups every time you do a set of them.

Remember, it’s not always just what exercise that you do, but how you perform them that matters. If you want to see the best results possible when doing pullups, you need to address the small nuances that make the exercise easier by nature. Just going through the motions of the exercise won’t accomplish the goals you are after, whether that is the ability to do more pullups or simply to build muscle.

As I always say; the details matter.

So next time you go to perform a set of pullups, remember to address the way you grip the bar when you perform the exercise. Don’t just pull straight up and down. Try to pull those hands down and inward towards each other. This will make sure that you are plugging those energy leaks and keeping your torso nice and rigid.

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).