I packed this video with not just mistakes.. but *MANY* ways to improve your pull-ups for more muscle growth whether you can do only 2 in a row or 20. I *got your back* Nation!!! see what I did there? haha *Article Version* muscularstrength.com/article/Seven-Dumbest-Pull-Up-Mistakes-Sabotaging-Back-Growth (1:49)- Pull-Up Hack For Wider & Thicker Lats! | NO REPS NEEDED? ruclips.net/video/KVOxhlkGJnE/видео.html (1:58)- How To: Pull Up & Tips To Increase Your MAX REPS! Beginners Too! ruclips.net/video/8XrB3eV3_ZE/видео.html
Mom: Stop focusing on the negative Psychiatrist: Don't focus so much on the negative Fitness RUclipsrs: Focus more on the negative! I am so confused in life.
Yeah except this time Scott threw a curve ball with "Before we get correcting your form"! (Edit: I should've watched 40sec in before commenting hahahaha. "Now let's get staaaahted")
The problem is finding a straight pull up bar in most commercial gyms! A lot of them have these goofy handles going in different directions! BS! I like a straight bar for pull ups and chin ups!
Almost 2 years since you gave us these golden pointers and it's still the "go to" video I share with friends that need help badly. Thank you for the wisdom. You earn all you get because you work hard. Thank you for never compromising. Life long subscriber.
Bro I just can't thank u enough for this video!!!! I was able to do only 3 to 4 pull ups....for about one month I've been following these tips...I do 3 to 4 pull ups till I can't do anymore then place a bench underneath and do a super slow negative till the very bottom and hold for 2 secs and repeat till absolute failure..I repeat this for 4 sets..I can feel my lats screaming...i do it twice a week...now one month later I'm able to do 6 to 7 pull ups in a row ..... thanks a million!!!!!!!! I feel awesome!!!!!!
I always appreciate a good pull up video. These kinds of tips helped me to get 8-10 bodyweight reps and noticeable gains. 6 months ago I couldnt even do 1 wide pullup like this.
Such awesome progress man! Proud of you! Have you been following one of my programs to get that strength up? muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
You went from 3 with no weight, to 10 with 20kg. What else did you do? I been doing pullups for years and I'm looking for any tips I know this post is 4yrs old. So not expecting anything.
Thank you very much for this Scott. I have been avoiding pull ups and sticking to machines for my back workout, for the very exact reasons you just mentioned! Your analysis on every point on how to execute this exercise is on the spot! my gym trainers got it all wrong. I'll introduce them to your channel. More power to you and God bless you.
Half the gym instructors no squat about great technique and hate it when you mention RUclips channel's as it might take away their personal training clients 🤣
very motivating info bro, it makes me motivated even more, when I go back to the gym with more knowledge and science behind my workout for the day! thanks man!
Pull up is definitely up there for one of the best, if not the best, back exercises. I've been training for 2 years and see no significant gains on my back. Then I went to college however the college gym does not have much equipment for back exercises so I was forced to add pull-up into my training regime(I used to run away from them). Oh boy does my back GROW. I still remember the pain(the good one),pump and soreness when I did my first pull-up centered back training. I also gain more strength for my dead-lifts, bent-over-row, etc. Even though I've been doing pull-ups for almost 3 years now, this video still points out some of the mistakes that I've failed to notice. Once again, great work Scott. Going to hit my next back day with all the correction mentioned in this video and feel like a beginner again. My personal back training plan: 1. Dead-lifts 3 x 8~12 (progressively heavier each set) 2. Normal pull-ups 5 x 10 3. Neutral pull-ups 5 x 10 4. Underhand pull-ups 5 x 10 5. Dumbbell/Barbell bent-over-row 4 x 10/10/10 (Drop sets/alternate between dumbbells and barbell each week) 6. Cable row 4 x10 Any suggestion for my workout plan is welcomed :)
Nice Jason! Like I say.. pull-ups should be a staple in your back training. Basically the king when it comes to back exercises, maybe even upper body exercises in general. Routine looks good.. but really no need to do all those pull up variations in one workout. Spread them out a bit between two workouts per week. Are you training everything twice with something like my PPL split? muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs
I really love how positive and how cheerful you are! It’s really motivating and more enjoyable to listen!! I also like how clear your explanations are, thanks for the video!
I like how some idiots say shit like Scott hasn't made any substantial gains over the years!Lol really! A Lil knowledge for all the haters and juice heads, the side has progressed consistently, just look at him now compared to year or two ago! Plus that's how a Natural Bodybuilders look! Keep it up!
Yeah, you look natural..., which i totally respect. Ive been working out for two or three years now and didnt see results for the first year and a half. At times i felt like quitting but i knew if i quit i wouldnt achieve anything. Anyways i enjoyed your video and learned somethings i didnt know before.
Thanks for this Scott. I'm in my 60s and have tendon damage in one hand and some shoulder impingement issues. I've been working around these quite effectively with DB exercises but have always used the injuries as excuses to avoid the hanging bar exercises. The 'cheats' you propose show me the way to get around the problems. I'm not aware of any other videos which show these options so comprehensively. Cheers.
If they are hard for you then yes. You don't want to burn out and not be able to do them. If you can do them weighted, then you could save them for later because you'll still have enough strength to do some weighted or bodyweight ones.
Depends on what other back exercises you're doing that day as well. If you're also going to be deadlifting for example, then you should be doing that first since it's a way more stressful and effective exercise than pullups/chinups. But yeah when it comes to something like whether or not to do pullups or rows first it just depends on which one is harder for you.
"Guys you need to always venture beyond your limits" And this.... is... to go... even further... beyond AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Scott turns ssj3)
Had to use a resistance band to assist me for a while but I can finally do a few pull ups without help. I’m really glad I didn’t just abandon the exercise.
Hearing you talk about energy leaks and mind muscle connection gave me flashbacks of Whis telling Goku and Vegeta that they needed to control their energy and have their bodies react without thinking. Great video!
A crossfit kip is different from a proper kip. It should be used as cheating in curls. When you get tired you should use a slight kip to get to true failure.
Thanks for the lower body stability tip! I do well enough with lat pull downs but always seem to struggle with my pull ups, so I am definitely going to apply this in my next back workout.
Hey Scott great video. I have a question though. You know how weighted dead hangs really target your lats, even though there's no range of motion. And farmer walks too, but the traps in this case. Would holding the stretched position work for other exercises as well, like bench or overhead press? Thanks :)
Yeah absolutely. For example, at the end of your chest workout, try sitting in the bottom position of a flat bench or in the stretched position of a fly.. see how long you can hold it. It will be tough!
An abundance of awesome information all in 12 minutes! Very useful tips and many of these apply to me. Definitely need to get on this in my next session. Cheers Scott!
You are too kind my bro! Thank you!! Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I LOVE your brutal honesty! "How does more shitty reps help you build more muscle. The answer is, they don't." :D This is one of the reasons why I follow you.
Good tips dude! Made me check out ur old maximum growth back routine. Supersetting with chin ups and finishing with slow negative pull ups. Would love to see more full length routines like that!
I could do some more like that, but mostly focusing on my Cheat & Recover program at the moment.. you are going to love it!! Make sure you check out my other programs so you can get ready for it! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I can do pull ups properly watching your videos now if i could only speak like your self with that accent then i would have truly achieved awesomeness...
Haha well.. the pull-ups are a good start for your awesomeness at least :-D Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Marine Poolee here. I ship out to boot camp in October and I've been working hard to get better with pull ups. I couldn't even do 1 pull up a couple months ago but now I'm up to 10+ pull ups. Btw, you talk the CORRECT way, I'm from the Boston area and you talk similar to me. Both my parents are from the city with thick accents so I guess that's why I talk the way I talk lol. Your accent sounds a little forced but you still talk the right way lol. Keep up the good work bro 💪🇺🇲
So many great tips! I always felt shoulder pain doing wide grip variations which I thought didn't seem right but was always told to do it that way.. Gonna send a lot of people to this video! Thanks a lot
Thanks for sharing Will! Hope it improves the shoulder pain now that you'll be doing them properly :-D Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I will add it to my list man! Thanks for the suggestion :-) Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Scott, what is the science behind the dead hang? I don't understand it being more beneficial because at the dead hang you lose tenstion. What are your thoughts on this?
I don't know the science behind the dead hang but I've been doing it plus machine assisted pull-ups and can tell a difference in the strength of my lats and back overall. Prob one of the most beneficial additions to my back work period. Not only that but my grip strength has increased tremendously with the addition of dead hangs. There are many other tips of Scott's that I'm using and can see the growth in strength with them. I'm a believer!!
Doing pull ups from dead hang not only slightly increases range of motion, but also trains your ligaments since you basically hang on your wrist muscles and a lot of ligaments. In the long run it prevents injuries and conditions joints when training with heavy weight, but of course it is mandatory to move down in a SLOW CONTROLLED motion (aka 100% control of negative portion as Scott mentions).
That's what I like to hear Amy! Pull-ups will be easy for you soon enough! Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Scott, appreciate your stressing the correct techniques and full range of motion - quality first, then work up to quantity , has helped me a lot, especially my form - thanks man
7 weeks ago I went from not being able to do a single heave (over arm pull up - in my head that's how I view it compared to under arm) to now being able to smash out 6 in a row, fully extended. This video really helped me to combat my lower 'energy leak' and I'm going to progress on with different variations. I'm also going to try and hang for a minute or two and push my chest back to progress further. Really helpful video. Seriously. Now, let's get staaaaaarted.
You are welcome :-) Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I am much Smaaahter from watching this. Especially concerning the wide grip compared to standard grip placement. Thank you for the time and devotion to give your fans the best advice and knowledge.
I weigh 260 and I've always been scared to fail at pullups. I finally got over my fear and started doing them a couple months ago. Its crazy to see how pull ups help you increase your bench.
Thanks for watching man!! Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I live the show, thank you for what you do. Working out all through my years, 44, but never knew if I was doing it right. When you explain, it all makes sense now.
Would have to disagree with the 2nd one mate, you should never dead hang whilst performing pull ups.. Always keep your shoulders engaged.. Other than that top tips 👍
+Pablo Murf this isn’t a shoulder exercise. So keeping them engaged is pointless my bro. To maximize the stretch you need to read hang at the bottom. Try it 👏🤗💪🏻
You can do it and it is effective but it’s definitely not necessary for maximum growth. Getting your chest to the bar is just as important yet he talks about full ROM while saying that part of the movement is not essential...
Soon as I heard you speak I said wait a second, this guy has to be from in or around Boston, then I saw the "Gronk Fitness" and now I know you must be, I'm actually right from the city of Boston 4th generation myself and Pat's season tickets holder, anyway, pretty cool and good luck with your channel and overall success, nice to see a fellow Bostonian doing well
We are getting there Edward!! Thanks for the kind words man :-) Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Great pull up tips! You've essentially covered every useful pull up advice that people can have. I think the wide grip mistake is the most dangerous, it's a real shoulder-killer everyone should avoid.
I hear different opinions from different people. Some say you should go to a dead hang in each rep for a better stretch, other say you should not go to the dead hang, but go as low as possible while still locking the shoulders, for more time under tension
Since I started watching ur videos, I've found my workout to be much easier than it was before. Thx for all the great tips and effort to help teach both beginners and pros. At 15 yrs old, 6"2 and weighing 8 stone I started working out at the start of last week. I was struggling until I came across ur channel
Good video Scott! I had a question: Is working biceps and triceps on the same day is bad? Cause I Heard that yes it is bad so I'm doing chest-Triceps on a day and Back-Biceps on another day. Thanks and continue your good work!
It's not bad. But doing Cheat & Triceps and Back & Biceps is a great option, especially if you are following a PPL program - muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs
Hey Scott! is it possible to hit a plateau with the pull ups? i mean, if you keep training with the same pull-up style everytime you're gonna hit back! should i sometimes do some alternative pull-up movements? if so, which ones would you recommend. Keep up the good work champ!
You can definitely hit plateaus. That's why I give the recommendations for progression at the end of the video, like switching grips and doing weighted pull-ups.. you didn't watch until the end?
Using a chair directly below the bar is a GREAT way to selectively use your legs to do assisted pull-ups and "spot" yourself. Likewise, you can do unassisted reps up until you absolutely need assistance, and then the chair is there for you. When I'm too fatigued to start the rep from full stretch, then (while squatting on the chair in a sort of assisted dead man's hang) I'll spring my toes (like jumping rope) to give a boost and do a cheater rep through the full stretch, continue on unassisted, and then do a controlled negative back down.
Very helpful. Negatives are critical. Many thanks. Good Crossfit coaches will tell you to not attempt kipping pull ups till you have 4-5 strict pull ups. And the same coaches discourage butterfly pull-ups till you get 15 odd kipping pull ups.
I packed this video with not just mistakes.. but *MANY* ways to improve your pull-ups for more muscle growth whether you can do only 2 in a row or 20. I *got your back* Nation!!! see what I did there? haha
*Article Version* muscularstrength.com/article/Seven-Dumbest-Pull-Up-Mistakes-Sabotaging-Back-Growth
(1:49)- Pull-Up Hack For Wider & Thicker Lats! | NO REPS NEEDED? ruclips.net/video/KVOxhlkGJnE/видео.html
(1:58)- How To: Pull Up & Tips To Increase Your MAX REPS! Beginners Too! ruclips.net/video/8XrB3eV3_ZE/видео.html
I've gone too far down on women in my past and I'll leave it at that. Appreciate the information Mr. Herman.
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Scott my bro I have been waiting for this for a year you are the legend bro 😎😎😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
+Emil Johansson not one specific video. I mention it in A LOT of my videos though.
+ M C yes!!
+Abdulrahman Iskan you are too kind my bro :-) Hope you enjoyed the video!
Scott: "don't mind the hair in that old video"
Scott: has almost identical haircut today
Hahahahahahaahayyaa
Mom: Stop focusing on the negative
Psychiatrist: Don't focus so much on the negative
Fitness RUclipsrs: Focus more on the negative!
I am so confused in life.
RT HJ underrated
@@aakashmaurya557 Thank you, lol. I deleted my negative reply. : )
@@aakashmaurya557 no shit sherlock
Does your mom even lift?
There's a huge difference between focusing on negativity you can control vs negativity you cannot control
Before we get staaaaaaaaahted
STAAAAAHTED!
Yeah except this time Scott threw a curve ball with "Before we get correcting your form"! (Edit: I should've watched 40sec in before commenting hahahaha. "Now let's get staaaahted")
Dan Don a bit of lats but not to much
I like how he owns it
I was wondering the same thing
Me: MAGIKARP, USE SPLASH!!!
Magikarp: 4:46
Lmfaooo!!! 😂🤣😂🤣⚰
Lmaoooo🤣🤣🤣
PeaCe Puia_20 LMAOOO
Lol
It was not very effective
The problem is finding a straight pull up bar in most commercial gyms! A lot of them have these goofy handles going in different directions! BS! I like a straight bar for pull ups and chin ups!
Well a straight bar is best.. but my rack has 'goofy' handles too and some of them are actually very useful :-D
U saying bars in gyms are gay bars?
100%!!
So true man
I use the Smith Machine for my pull-ups cause I hate those weirdly angled handles.
The dislikes are from crossfitters.
haha probably!
@@ScottHermanFitness
Hi man
Can I build biceps from doing pull-up or chin-up alone without doing weights?
Just curious.
Thanks!
Nor Priest you can work on your bicep from doing chin up.
Dislikes are for his grotesque accent.
@J. St kipping pullups are gay
Been 2 mos working on my pull-ups visiting the gym 3x a week. Glad to say I can already do 1 pull-up yey😂
Kamote Dad bro I remember I wasn’t even able to do one and now I can do like 8 locked very good form ones//just keep goin and goin
Got to strat somewhere
Who else died at 4:51 LMAOO
Haha yeah man not good.. don't try this at home! :-P
Pure comedy
Tazan
Is that a fish? :))
Worm dance
Almost 2 years since you gave us these golden pointers and it's still the "go to" video I share with friends that need help badly. Thank you for the wisdom. You earn all you get because you work hard. Thank you for never compromising. Life long subscriber.
Now lets get STAAATED
STAAAHTED!
Ryan Williams yeah he changed it a little bit this time.
This is a great comment 😂
BOSTON accent!
Bro I just can't thank u enough for this video!!!! I was able to do only 3 to 4 pull ups....for about one month I've been following these tips...I do 3 to 4 pull ups till I can't do anymore then place a bench underneath and do a super slow negative till the very bottom and hold for 2 secs and repeat till absolute failure..I repeat this for 4 sets..I can feel my lats screaming...i do it twice a week...now one month later I'm able to do 6 to 7 pull ups in a row ..... thanks a million!!!!!!!! I feel awesome!!!!!!
I always appreciate a good pull up video. These kinds of tips helped me to get 8-10 bodyweight reps and noticeable gains. 6 months ago I couldnt even do 1 wide pullup like this.
That's what I like to hear!! Must be time to add some weight to overload!
4:46 had me BURST out in tears! 💀☠️
Mid-air seizure
Thanks for that Scott.I started with 3reps after a month I was doing 10 with 20kg on the belt.So definitely worth doing!
Such awesome progress man! Proud of you! Have you been following one of my programs to get that strength up? muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
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Thanks Scott!I just did. Didnt know it was free and even downloadable pdf! What a legend
You went from 3 with no weight, to 10 with 20kg. What else did you do? I been doing pullups for years and I'm looking for any tips
I know this post is 4yrs old. So not expecting anything.
Thank you very much for this Scott. I have been avoiding pull ups and sticking to machines for my back workout, for the very exact reasons you just mentioned! Your analysis on every point on how to execute this exercise is on the spot! my gym trainers got it all wrong. I'll introduce them to your channel. More power to you and God bless you.
Thanks man. Maybe the trainers at your gym just can’t go Ultra Instinct 🤗
Half the gym instructors no squat about great technique and hate it when you mention RUclips channel's as it might take away their personal training clients 🤣
very motivating info bro, it makes me motivated even more, when I go back to the gym with more knowledge and science behind my workout for the day! thanks man!
Knowledge is power man!
Pull up is definitely up there for one of the best, if not the best, back exercises.
I've been training for 2 years and see no significant gains on my back. Then I went to college however the college gym does not have much equipment for back exercises so I was forced to add pull-up into my training regime(I used to run away from them).
Oh boy does my back GROW. I still remember the pain(the good one),pump and soreness when I did my first pull-up centered back training. I also gain more strength for my dead-lifts, bent-over-row, etc.
Even though I've been doing pull-ups for almost 3 years now, this video still points out some of the mistakes that I've failed to notice.
Once again, great work Scott. Going to hit my next back day with all the correction mentioned in this video and feel like a beginner again.
My personal back training plan:
1. Dead-lifts 3 x 8~12 (progressively heavier each set)
2. Normal pull-ups 5 x 10
3. Neutral pull-ups 5 x 10
4. Underhand pull-ups 5 x 10
5. Dumbbell/Barbell bent-over-row 4 x 10/10/10 (Drop sets/alternate between dumbbells and barbell each week)
6. Cable row 4 x10
Any suggestion for my workout plan is welcomed :)
Nice Jason! Like I say.. pull-ups should be a staple in your back training. Basically the king when it comes to back exercises, maybe even upper body exercises in general.
Routine looks good.. but really no need to do all those pull up variations in one workout. Spread them out a bit between two workouts per week. Are you training everything twice with something like my PPL split? muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs
I think pull-ups are the best back exercise. Period. Even More than rows
Agreed. Pull-ups are king when it comes to your back!!
Ya they are. Pull-ups, Rows , deadlifts. Back done
adam lawrence what kind of rows? Barbell, cable, or T-bar?
thundersword999 switch it up every week.
After deadlifts..
Rotator cup has some issues. As a marine i did many pullups. Hanging hurts
Focus on the negative got it
That's right! Optimal gains will be coming your way then :-D
Good advice in the gym....bad advice in life lol....😂😂😂
ahahahahhaha
I really love how positive and how cheerful you are! It’s really motivating and more enjoyable to listen!! I also like how clear your explanations are, thanks for the video!
I like how some idiots say shit like Scott hasn't made any substantial gains over the years!Lol really! A Lil knowledge for all the haters and juice heads, the side has progressed consistently, just look at him now compared to year or two ago! Plus that's how a Natural Bodybuilders look! Keep it up!
Haters gonna hate man! Thanks for the support.. you rock!!
Yeah, you look natural..., which i totally respect. Ive been working out for two or three years now and didnt see results for the first year and a half. At times i felt like quitting but i knew if i quit i wouldnt achieve anything. Anyways i enjoyed your video and learned somethings i didnt know before.
Thanks for this Scott. I'm in my 60s and have tendon damage in one hand and some shoulder impingement issues. I've been working around these quite effectively with DB exercises but have always used the injuries as excuses to avoid the hanging bar exercises. The 'cheats' you propose show me the way to get around the problems. I'm not aware of any other videos which show these options so comprehensively. Cheers.
4:57 had me dying😂😂
Sad truth is.. that's what they do in Crossfit..
ScottHermanFitness quick question should you do pull ups at the start of a back workout
If they are hard for you then yes. You don't want to burn out and not be able to do them. If you can do them weighted, then you could save them for later because you'll still have enough strength to do some weighted or bodyweight ones.
ScottHermanFitness okay thank you so much❤️
Depends on what other back exercises you're doing that day as well. If you're also going to be deadlifting for example, then you should be doing that first since it's a way more stressful and effective exercise than pullups/chinups. But yeah when it comes to something like whether or not to do pullups or rows first it just depends on which one is harder for you.
Remember: If you can, chest to the BAHH
"Guys you need to always venture beyond your limits"
And this.... is... to go... even further... beyond AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Scott turns ssj3)
Hahaha. I would have transformed but.. I can't reveal my true power just yet ;-)
CrossFit guy look like he was trying to swim agains the river flow, like a damn salmon
Now let's get staaahted by putting your hands on the baaahh.
Cthu…
That accent is annoying as hell
Lmao!!!
Dean Sullivan LMAO
Get to the chopaaaah!
Had to use a resistance band to assist me for a while but I can finally do a few pull ups without help. I’m really glad I didn’t just abandon the exercise.
I love pull ups. People just don't do them enough
For sure man. Pull-ups should be a staple, just like squats and deadlifts!
Vince Vince wear some gloves or use a towel and then your good bro!
Hearing you talk about energy leaks and mind muscle connection gave me flashbacks of Whis telling Goku and Vegeta that they needed to control their energy and have their bodies react without thinking. Great video!
Such a good metaphor!! :-D
+1 just for the "imagine your hands are hooks/engage your lats" tip!! 😀
First time i've ever heard of "kipping", I can't believe that's a real workout.
A crossfit kip is different from a proper kip. It should be used as cheating in curls. When you get tired you should use a slight kip to get to true failure.
Scott, where did you pahk your cah today? Perhaps... Havahd Yahd?...
Actually.. it was in my GAHAGE!!
Parked in Australia too long and picked his R’s from there. I like it.
Thanks for the lower body stability tip! I do well enough with lat pull downs but always seem to struggle with my pull ups, so I am definitely going to apply this in my next back workout.
+Andrew Cherpeski my pleasure! Happy to help!
Hey Scott great video. I have a question though. You know how weighted dead hangs really target your lats, even though there's no range of motion. And farmer walks too, but the traps in this case. Would holding the stretched position work for other exercises as well, like bench or overhead press? Thanks :)
Yeah absolutely. For example, at the end of your chest workout, try sitting in the bottom position of a flat bench or in the stretched position of a fly.. see how long you can hold it. It will be tough!
An abundance of awesome information all in 12 minutes! Very useful tips and many of these apply to me. Definitely need to get on this in my next session. Cheers Scott!
Hell yeah man, get that back growing!!
You deserve 3 million subscribers! Great content as always ;)
Thank you bro! We are over halfway there!!
Luca Grisendi Personal Trainer Online Jeff stole his subs coz he used to have more before than dropped and so on I guess people don't like him
I unsubbed a while ago because he kept taking product placements for things that had no scientific backing and claimed they worked
Silver Skrubb look for the good information and don’t pay attention to the content you don’t find useful.
He’ll get there soon
Just yesterday I was struggling with the pull-ups. I felt I was the only one not being able to do more than one. Thanks!
You're not alone Manuel. But it's OK.. now you'll be able to do lots of pull-ups :-D
Best online trainer ever.. ty ☺️
You are too kind my bro! Thank you!!
Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I think I was doing 5 of 7 mistakes...thanks for the advices
Scott deserves so many more subscribers
Thanks man. We are growing everyday!
I LOVE your brutal honesty! "How does more shitty reps help you build more muscle. The answer is, they don't." :D
This is one of the reasons why I follow you.
+cybrsage always keeping it real!! Thanks man!!
Scott Herman I appreciate it very much
I appreciate you watching!
Good tips dude! Made me check out ur old maximum growth back routine. Supersetting with chin ups and finishing with slow negative pull ups. Would love to see more full length routines like that!
I could do some more like that, but mostly focusing on my Cheat & Recover program at the moment.. you are going to love it!! Make sure you check out my other programs so you can get ready for it! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
I can do pull ups properly watching your videos now if i could only speak like your self with that accent then i would have truly achieved awesomeness...
Haha well.. the pull-ups are a good start for your awesomeness at least :-D
Make sure you check out the 12 week programs available on my site so you can get ready for my Cheat & Recover program! muscularstrength.com/Full-Workout-Programs
Marine Poolee here. I ship out to boot camp in October and I've been working hard to get better with pull ups. I couldn't even do 1 pull up a couple months ago but now I'm up to 10+ pull ups. Btw, you talk the CORRECT way, I'm from the Boston area and you talk similar to me. Both my parents are from the city with thick accents so I guess that's why I talk the way I talk lol. Your accent sounds a little forced but you still talk the right way lol. Keep up the good work bro 💪🇺🇲
Crossfit shade FTW!
lolol.
Who would dislike this?! Wow people are ridiculous smh Scott came through with great knowledge not just his opinion but facts this video was awesome.
Haters gonna hate man! At least we know what quality is! Thanks for watching :-)
ScottHermanFitness absolutely!
4:50 😂😂🤣if I ever saw that id be ruined for that days exercise, I wouldn't be able to stop laughing.
SCOTT I LOVE YOU FOREVER FOR MAKING THE WEIGHTED DEAD HANG PULL UP HACK VIDEO! ❤️💪🏻
This one ain’t too shabby either lol GREAT TIPS bro!
4:46 When you have Duracell batteries in your pre-workout meal
So many great tips! I always felt shoulder pain doing wide grip variations which I thought didn't seem right but was always told to do it that way.. Gonna send a lot of people to this video! Thanks a lot
Thanks for sharing Will! Hope it improves the shoulder pain now that you'll be doing them properly :-D
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I've been watching your videos since 2010 Scott, thank you for all your tips and workout videos over the years! 👍
Thanks for the long-time support man! A real OG :-D Are you part of the community on my site too?! www.MuscularStrength.com
Scott, it's been awhile since I've seen actually legit instructions. Awesome job. Keep up the good work brother
Scott could you do a video on your lower back routine?
I will add it to my list man! Thanks for the suggestion :-)
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This really helped. I always hated pull ups and avoided them because I felt like I only worked out my biceps and didn't engage my back at all.
Scott, what is the science behind the dead hang? I don't understand it being more beneficial because at the dead hang you lose tenstion. What are your thoughts on this?
I don't know the science behind the dead hang but I've been doing it plus machine assisted pull-ups and can tell a difference in the strength of my lats and back overall. Prob one of the most beneficial additions to my back work period. Not only that but my grip strength has increased tremendously with the addition of dead hangs. There are many other tips of Scott's that I'm using and can see the growth in strength with them. I'm a believer!!
Doing pull ups from dead hang not only slightly increases range of motion, but also trains your ligaments since you basically hang on your wrist muscles and a lot of ligaments. In the long run it prevents injuries and conditions joints when training with heavy weight, but of course it is mandatory to move down in a SLOW CONTROLLED motion (aka 100% control of negative portion as Scott mentions).
Thank you!!! I just set a pull up goal and this is exactly what I needed! I got my bands today and will put this advice to use in my practice!
That's what I like to hear Amy! Pull-ups will be easy for you soon enough!
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Thanks for another useful and informative video , what should be the ideal diameter size of the bar for good comfortable grip?
Not sure there is an ideal diameter really.. just your standard barbell grip would be about the right grip for a pull-up bar.
ScottHermanFitness thanks bro for the feedback.
Scott, seriously, thank you for pointing out all the major misconceptions I hear and see every day. I hope people are hearing what you're saying.
Yeeeeeaaaaahh!!! I thought for a sec that we would not get any "Staaaaaaaaahhhhted", but then....:)))))
Haha I couldn't not include it!
Scott, appreciate your stressing the correct techniques and full range of motion - quality first, then work up to quantity , has helped me a lot, especially my form - thanks man
At 350lb, I have to admit to not being able to do a single pull-up, but hey, I just rode a bicycle from Liverpool to Thailand :)
How the fuck are u verified
7 weeks ago I went from not being able to do a single heave (over arm pull up - in my head that's how I view it compared to under arm) to now being able to smash out 6 in a row, fully extended. This video really helped me to combat my lower 'energy leak' and I'm going to progress on with different variations. I'm also going to try and hang for a minute or two and push my chest back to progress further. Really helpful video. Seriously. Now, let's get staaaaaarted.
"How does more shitty reps help you build more muscle?". Haha. Love this guy!!
Seriously, this is the best video of how to do proper pull ups, you sir deserve more than a sub, greetings from Bosnia !
Thanks for the tips Scott! Really cool insight about the shoulder width-grip compared to wide grip! keep it up
Glad you liked it! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Very clear english! Thanks, bro! It gets so nice to foreigners to understand every single word you had said! Great content! Best channel!
Great info thanks.
You are welcome :-)
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I am much Smaaahter from watching this. Especially concerning the wide grip compared to standard grip placement. Thank you for the time and devotion to give your fans the best advice and knowledge.
I can do correct pull-up 7rep at the time..all the way down...it's hard...✌️
Nice Joseph! Soon enough you'll be able to do 10 and even more!
Best workout youtube channel I've viewed so faaar! Seriously, this guy knows what he's talking about and demonstrates perfectly.
Tip 4 is gold 🔥🔥🔥 thanks bruv ❤
But aren't they all gold?! haha. Happy to help man!
Great video. Been struggling on improving my pull ups, will try to incorporate all of these.
I died laughing at those pullups at 5:30
Yeah.. crossfit gains? lol.
Those aren't pull ups. They're a waste of oxygen
I weigh 260 and I've always been scared to fail at pullups. I finally got over my fear and started doing them a couple months ago. Its crazy to see how pull ups help you increase your bench.
+Blayer PointduJour oh yeah. Your back plays a big role in benching more. Great job!! 👍
Thanks Scott great tips!
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I live the show, thank you for what you do. Working out all through my years, 44, but never knew if I was doing it right. When you explain, it all makes sense now.
Would have to disagree with the 2nd one mate, you should never dead hang whilst performing pull ups.. Always keep your shoulders engaged.. Other than that top tips 👍
+Pablo Murf this isn’t a shoulder exercise. So keeping them engaged is pointless my bro. To maximize the stretch you need to read hang at the bottom. Try it 👏🤗💪🏻
ScottHermanFitness will do bud
I agree that stretch is huge for muscle growth... Especially the lats!
the stretch is bad for joints
You can do it and it is effective but it’s definitely not necessary for maximum growth. Getting your chest to the bar is just as important yet he talks about full ROM while saying that part of the movement is not essential...
Soon as I heard you speak I said wait a second, this guy has to be from in or around Boston, then I saw the "Gronk Fitness" and now I know you must be, I'm actually right from the city of Boston 4th generation myself and Pat's season tickets holder, anyway, pretty cool and good luck with your channel and overall success, nice to see a fellow Bostonian doing well
scott how are you not at par with AthleanX is beyond me. just as great if not better. come on people!!
We are getting there Edward!! Thanks for the kind words man :-)
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Great pull up tips! You've essentially covered every useful pull up advice that people can have. I think the wide grip mistake is the most dangerous, it's a real shoulder-killer everyone should avoid.
I feel like I don’t want to do exercise anymore I fail at them so I will be weak
Yes. We are also here
Where is that pic from?
That Boy maximilianmus on yt
I hear different opinions from different people. Some say you should go to a dead hang in each rep for a better stretch, other say you should not go to the dead hang, but go as low as possible while still locking the shoulders, for more time under tension
Some words like “start” or “target” or “bar” or “hard” just give him the thickest New Jersey accent
Sounds like Boston man...
Great tips, I’ve been doing assisted pull-ups & reducing the weight. I will concentrate on my negative more .
Happy thanksgiving
I have to watch the video all over again, because I was just laughing at his accent the whole time.
Listen too him say "harder" it sounds more like hada lol
Since I started watching ur videos, I've found my workout to be much easier than it was before. Thx for all the great tips and effort to help teach both beginners and pros. At 15 yrs old, 6"2 and weighing 8 stone I started working out at the start of last week. I was struggling until I came across ur channel
Can’t skip the basics !
Damn right bro! Basics are best!
Good video Scott! I had a question: Is working biceps and triceps on the same day is bad? Cause I Heard that yes it is bad so I'm doing chest-Triceps on a day and Back-Biceps on another day. Thanks and continue your good work!
It's not bad. But doing Cheat & Triceps and Back & Biceps is a great option, especially if you are following a PPL program - muscularstrength.com/Push-Pull-Legs
ScottHermanFitness Thanks for your answer!
I've built up from none to needing to add 10kg :)
Nice! Progression at it's finest!
ScottHermanFitness cheers! Love your videos
I hope this helps me. I'm stuck on 18-20 repetitions. And I see my mistakes in this video. Spasibo ))
You should try adding weight! If you can do 18-20 it's time to overload!
Hey Scott! is it possible to hit a plateau with the pull ups? i mean, if you keep training with the same pull-up style everytime you're gonna hit back! should i sometimes do some alternative pull-up movements? if so, which ones would you recommend. Keep up the good work champ!
You can definitely hit plateaus. That's why I give the recommendations for progression at the end of the video, like switching grips and doing weighted pull-ups.. you didn't watch until the end?
ScottHermanFitness I surely watched, I will then give WP a try 😊 thanks again!
Using a chair directly below the bar is a GREAT way to selectively use your legs to do assisted pull-ups and "spot" yourself. Likewise, you can do unassisted reps up until you absolutely need assistance, and then the chair is there for you. When I'm too fatigued to start the rep from full stretch, then (while squatting on the chair in a sort of assisted dead man's hang) I'll spring my toes (like jumping rope) to give a boost and do a cheater rep through the full stretch, continue on unassisted, and then do a controlled negative back down.
4:46 That's actually really excellent for building forearm strength though hahaha but does like nothing for the lats.
5:42 You've got balls of steel!
Yeah that is a great way to do it. Do as many proper reps as you can then momentum reps if you need to to finish all the reps and all the sets.
Spartan never surrender!
THIS.. IS.. SPARTA!
This guy for sure started lifting to stop being bullied
Heard cross fit and automatically though: Zzzzzzzzzzero
Lol well I hope you paid attention to what I actually said about it :-)
ScottHermanFitness of course, Scott. Gotta listen to you to get the ssj3 Bardock type gains
Jonny love that video 😂
Very helpful. Negatives are critical. Many thanks. Good Crossfit coaches will tell you to not attempt kipping pull ups till you have 4-5 strict pull ups. And the same coaches discourage butterfly pull-ups till you get 15 odd kipping pull ups.