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.
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?!
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.
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.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 🙏
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.
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.
@@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
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
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!
"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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
...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!
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!
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.
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 😅
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
I can do pull ups easier if I have my hands in a neutral grip, ie, palms facing each other. Maybe it's the shoulder rotation? I'll give this a shot tomorrow.
If you press your ankles together, you'll reduce swinging too and it will be less fatiguing. Or, if you really want to question your choices in life 😅, L-sit/V-sit pull-ups are... fun.
Shout out chris_calisth on IG for the opening stitched video
Man, ur the best at explaining exercises and such, keep it up
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.
But, but.... he is internally rotating his shoulders!?? Why are you saying to externally rotate?
Jeff cavalier been talking about energy leaks for yrs
Would this apply to a latt pull down?
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
Same
Same
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?!
@@taouilmustapha7773 Maybe it got too easy for you. Have you tried weighted pull ups? How easy is it for you?
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.
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!
That's awesome. His advice has definitely helped me too, no question...
Look into kneesovertoesguy as well
@@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 🙏
He helped me too.
Im glad ur fine now
After watching this about 10 times, I still cannot do it😅
Try it with a resistance band
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.
Try doing it on an assisted pullup! I usually use assisted pullups bc they prevent me from kipping, swaying and using momentum. Try it
Also try negatives
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 🤷♂️
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.
Also the machines have thicker grips, try using an assisted pull up machine without the assist, forearm pump like climbing gives
@@mattpassos5689can’t you just do thumbless or does it not help?
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.
assisted pullup machines are useless. Do inverted rows and increase the level of difficulty over time.
@@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
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
Thats rly good
How long did it take u to see or feel the improvement
What core excerisew did u do bro
what exercise did you start doing?
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!
Actually most of the population above 30 can't do a correct pull UP and this vidéo des not correct AT all the problem.
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
and then you'll go even lower and aim for your belly button, belt and...a muscle up !
Dammit the cue of bending the bar allowed me to add 2 reps to my pullups, I cant believe this!
Ay yoo it actually works sheeesh I am not getting tired fast when doing pull ups now that I tried this technique
"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.
Seriously, I actually think this is like the secret recipe. Never could do one rep but after knowing this trick, it becomes so easy.
Thank you for this tip. It sunk in right away.
Yeah I especially love full rom neutrals. Feels like your pulling the Earth towards you
For real, just tried it and just did my very best pull up ever
@@ahmadkhairul337 good job
the definition on his lats is insane, bro was chiselled.
that external rotation thing is a miracle, it cured my shoulder problems on pull ups
What shoulder problems did you have
Wow! Thanks for explaining
This really fixed my knee pain
Huh? Pull ups?
yea man gained like 2 inches easy@@Klumsyy13
This fixed my ankle sprain not gonna lie.
@@leetaiming64 my squats are way deeper now
My single leg is definitely much more balanced
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.
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
I thought it was Fitness FAQs at first.
External rotation to make the movement more shoulder extension than shoulder aduction .
That's why neutral grip lat pulldown hits that lats more
Oh my God look at his physique bruh
When he engaged his core 🤯 cut the eff up
I keep my legs straight and slightly elevated in line eiyh my body as I do pull ups for this reason 😊
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.
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!!
Thank for the tips 💪
Thank you for the perfect pull up technique
Got it👍. Gonna try a perfect one tonight. Thanks!
This is very helpful thank you
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.
Song?
I'll do it- slowed reverb
...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!
Great tips doc, will give it a try on my pull-up session tomorrow !
Wow, incredible content. Thank you.
Thanks, I needed to see this
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!
I just did my first pull up. Thanks to you❤️❤️❤️
Thanks coach!
Damn that was actually helpful. I can feel that instantly.
This video totally upgraded my pull ups
I find that "plugging energy leakages" makes me tired faster and takes focus away from isolating my lats and contracting my biceps better.
Surprisingly I find this variation easier for pull ups
This is another good video I need to study so I can get back to doing chin-ups and pull ups
This is stuff that should be taught in grade school 😂 bring back JFK's workout regimen for highschools 😭
What helped me imensely was a chnage of focus instead of me thinking about pulling myself up ,i was focusing on my back.
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.
Nice job!
Again I subscribed for this this.
Really wish they would have shared this in the Marine Corps. Us long arm guys need all the form advantage we can get
As a massage therapist bro I love you!!!!!!
This helped me feel my back just by doing the motion and not with a bar
Excellent!
That's a great tip i just try it and it works so well!
Thank you.
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 😅
Same thing works for lat pull downs too.
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.
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.
Awesome ❤
Very nice!
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
Wow - I need to do this. Bend the bar and flex the core.
I literally had no idea!
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!
Plz talk about dip shoulder impingement reasons and cures.
I thought I was the only who found it comforting to bend the bar
I figure this out on my own just doing different motions and positions
🙄🤯🤯🔥💯🙌🏽🙏🐐. 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.
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
Great video 🦾👍
EXCELLENT!
pullups is basically how strong u are in your arms
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
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.
First time him being the test subject 😂
Life saving info
Can you do bar bell row videos for the back?
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
I am seeing internal rotation of the shoulder, not external
I love how everyone teaching proper pull-ups, but nobody teach how to gain this power from absolute zero
Do you have any tips to fix elbow pain ( probably tendinitis) from doing too many pull ups?
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check that one out
I definitely do the energy leakage form. I can't seem to fix it.
I have a hard time since I'm tall the bars at my gym are too low
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.
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.
Simply: this makes you to use your back muscles more efficiently.
I can do pull ups easier if I have my hands in a neutral grip, ie, palms facing each other. Maybe it's the shoulder rotation? I'll give this a shot tomorrow.
Well done and we’ll explained
Rotate, break the bar. I have to try!
PSA, engage your lats. I always forget to and it plateaued my pull ups for a long time.
Can you post the link to the guy doing the example pull ups?
I tuck and hold my knees up during the pullup which seems to help reduce swinging and momentum
If you press your ankles together, you'll reduce swinging too and it will be less fatiguing. Or, if you really want to question your choices in life 😅, L-sit/V-sit pull-ups are... fun.
I thought we were supposed to lock our lats down as per one of your other videos?
For homeboy in the video…
Step 1: Weigh 140 pounds
Step 2: Don’t carry muscle in your legs
😂😂😂
it’s like doing a lat pull down but the other way around
What is the song name?
I have done pull ups my entire life they great and fun
What do you recommend for strengthening your core to be able to better execute exercises like this if your core is weak?
What's the music in the beginning of the short?
Song name is Heidi Montag - I'll do it ( slowed and reverbed )
Is it safe to do pull ups undergoing sciatica pain🤔
I'm going to need that song tho🤨
Yo that guy’s serratus muscles are insane tho