Pull Ups Exercise:
Tips for Flawless Form

Pull Ups Exercise Tips. Here is a look at some other issues which may interfere with your ability to do pull ups correctly. Learn what you can do to avoid these common mistakes to ensure that they are done effectively and safely.

• Don't Use a Narrow Grip. A narrow grip may work fine for some individuals, but it should not be your primary grip width. Using a grip width that is too narrow can put undue stress and the shoulder joints while taking the focus of the back muscles.
• Don't Lead With the Shoulders. I must repeat the importance of retracting your shoulder blades and sticking out your chest. It is crucial for both muscle size and strength results, but also for your long-term shoulder and posture health. So, make sure your chest is moving upwards, ahead of your shoulders.
• Don't Use an Incomplete Range of Motion. Very few people comply, or even know about, the correct range of motion. Using full range of motion means you do these 2 things: first, you start in a "dead hang," with your arms straight and elbows locked; second, you pull your entire head, including your chin, over the bar.
• Don't Use Your Hips. Unless you're doing the "kipping" variaton, you should not be using your hips to generate momentum. They should remain in line with your torso.

If you can't do the pull ups exercise with good form, then you should try training with pull up variations until you build enough strength to switch back to the standard technique. Be honest, and don't cheat yourself out of the benefits of pull ups.

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