Pull-Up Grips and Hand Width Explained
Channel: Evolve To Fit
Date: 2019-11-13

I remember many years ago, watching a video by Charles Poliquin about pull-ups. He discussed the most mechanically advantageous position for the hands- the neutral grip. 

That video stuck with me. 

The neutral grip is especially great because it allows for a more natural rotation at the wrists and shoulders. This will place less stress on the rotator cuff and elbows. This would be a good place to focus your journey if you have problems at the shoulders/elbows. Of course, you'll need to vary your grips in general to prevent overuse injuries 💪🏽. But most people find the chin-up grip "easier" compared to all 3. 

There are other pull-up variations, but I wanted to talk about the main grip types. Hope this was informational. And for God's sake, work on FULL extension and flexion 🙏🏽. Stop cheating by keeping a slight bend in the arms at the bottom and using your chin to nudge over the top. Depress those damn scaps! Enjoy 🙏🏽.

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