Great video! I’ve been trying to get to 8 pull-ups for. . . Forever!! Lots of needed tips in there that I didn’t know I needed. This video goes on repeat. I can’t watch it enough.
I had the same, when I started pull ups it improved quite fast to about 10 reps but then it remained like that for quite some time despite putting in the same effort. Someone advised me to add a little weight (I am 50kg, just 3kg was enough for me to start with). So I did weighted sets with this small weight but it felt a LOT harder. Also, for about half of these weighted sets I would initiate the pull up with all the explosiveness that I could muster (as always), but then hold the top position for 4-5 sec, lower with control to a 90 degree angle at the elbows, again hold there for 4-5 sec before lowering to the starting position again and repeating the sequence. Give this a try if you like, for me it helped to get past the 10 rep wall. Nowadays I am not trying to increase reps, I just add more weight instead when I hit about 3x8.
Hi Simon! That was an exceptional in-depth pull up guide, but I want know more about the variations that one should add. Like should I incorporate explosive, archer, or weighted pull ups in a workout? And what are your thoughts on transferability of weighted pull ups to other exercises?
Our bodies are constantly changing, adapting, and recovering. Our fitness journey is not a steady incline, there will be dips from day to day. Consistent form, plenty of sleep, good diet. Nothing to worry about!
Hi Simon, great detailed tutorial 👍. Do you have, or if not, would you consider making a pull and chin up development video? I'm trying to get to 10 unassisted reps for 3-4 sets with 90 seconds rest between sets and been stuck at 6 reps for ages. Currently, I manage 6 unassisted then 4 with a band to hit the 10 reps range, immediately followed by a set of 10 dips then take 90 secs rest and repeat for 3-4 sets. Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Hey man, I've seen a lot of people have success in your situation by "greasing the groove". That is, doing some number of pull-ups throughout the day rather than all at once in a workout. You can do something like putting a pull-up bar on the door to your bathroom and every time you use the bathroom knock out 3 or 4 pull-ups. alternatively, try increasing your rest time and seeing if that gets you to 10 reps per set, then gradually reduce rest time. Finally, you might look into isolation exercises if the thing preventing you from doing more reps is a particular muscle. this one requires more self-awareness when doing pull-ups, but can help you break through plateaus if e.g. your biceps aren't developed enough for 10 reps but your lats are. in that case, you could add a few sets bicep curls to the end of your workouts. if the weak link is your forearms, do a few sets of dead hang after a workout. for lats, you can do scapular pulls. remember also to always make sure you're getting enough rest (including sleep) and eating appropriately for your goals. good luck, man!
@@nelsonbatista8842 Thanks man, I'll give "greasing the groove" a go as well as static hangs just shy of the top position as that's where I struggle the most. It's been so annoying as everything else has been flying and ramping up the progressions everywhere else. Just the pull and chin ups being stubborn. Much appreciated 👍
Is it normal when i lean back slightly when i go to the active hang? I try to focus only on depresdion, but it happens automatically. I try to keep a hollow body, which makes this movement much harder.
In the active hang just pull yourself toward the bar and the shoulder blades will sort themselves out. If you have good shoulder mobility with 180 degrees of flexion, the active hang will be pure depression. Retracting will not lift you closer to the bar (though there’s no real downside to retracting too). If you have limited shoulder flexion, retraction will help pull you closer. In this case, retraction and depressions will be ideal. Ultimately it depends on the goal and the individual. I don’t think it makes much difference how it is cued, either is fine.
This is how i challenge all the guy in the gym 😆. They said they can do 10 15 pull up easy. But when i told theem how to do a perfect pull up, they cant even hit 3 or 5 , lmao
The easiest way to increase the quality of your videos is to speak normally, like you did in your planche course. Great content, but boring presentation
Thanks for the feedback but I disagree. I’ve considered this and still prefer to script these videos. This way, I can deliver the most important points in a clear, accurate, and concise manner. If I freestyle the delivery, the aforementioned points may suffer. These are educational videos rather than entertainment. If you want entertainment, you can watch my highlight reels.
I think after your shoulder injury your videos become more acadamic than before. Great content
Great video Simon. Awesome advice on minor tweaks to increase transferability to other skills. Love the 'keep it simple' mantra.
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Your vids are really good. So in depth
Love it!! I could watch this on repeat!
Thanks man, i have learned a lot from you!
An extremely informative video again.
Great tutorial & great production
You are the one of the bast assets this world has!!!!!
Thank you, I'm starting to do pull up again after stopping for months, this helps alot.
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It's very useful Sir
i need this video!!!! thanks!!
Great video, simplifies the pull-up for me
Please cover also explosive pull-ups, I find those and also using both of them in the same program difficult
I love your videos! also your background music is soo nice! Can you make a playlist of these?
Video for almost every basic move.
Amazing idea ❤️
Very informative as always! Thanks Simon!
Everything I know today I’ve learned from you man💪🏼
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Good one, more of this type of guides👍
Great video! I’ve been trying to get to 8 pull-ups for. . . Forever!! Lots of needed tips in there that I didn’t know I needed. This video goes on repeat. I can’t watch it enough.
I had the same, when I started pull ups it improved quite fast to about 10 reps but then it remained like that for quite some time despite putting in the same effort. Someone advised me to add a little weight (I am 50kg, just 3kg was enough for me to start with). So I did weighted sets with this small weight but it felt a LOT harder. Also, for about half of these weighted sets I would initiate the pull up with all the explosiveness that I could muster (as always), but then hold the top position for 4-5 sec, lower with control to a 90 degree angle at the elbows, again hold there for 4-5 sec before lowering to the starting position again and repeating the sequence. Give this a try if you like, for me it helped to get past the 10 rep wall. Nowadays I am not trying to increase reps, I just add more weight instead when I hit about 3x8.
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Great video.. your technique is exceptional💯👍
another good video! keep it up
I always enjoyed your content, even if the skills were out of reach for me. The new beginner friendly content is just awesome. 👍
Thank you very useful and very good message at the end, keep up the good work !
(maybe make the music a bit quieter )
Very concise, thank you
The Perfect Video!!
Hi Simon! That was an exceptional in-depth pull up guide, but I want know more about the variations that one should add. Like should I incorporate explosive, archer, or weighted pull ups in a workout? And what are your thoughts on transferability of weighted pull ups to other exercises?
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I got you! Give me some time
Hi Simon. Great vid with straight advice. 👌 love pull ups but I still can't get chest to bar. Any tips ?
Bands!
@@SimonsterStrength Thanks. I think I'll get a stronger band.👍
Thanks Simon, great advice to NOT over think it... but, to immediately contradict myself - grip? Thumbs wrapped under or on top? Does it matter?
Doesn’t matter :)
If using a thick bar then use thumb over grip
I dont know why my reps derease sometimes mainly in pulling excercises
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Hi Simon, great detailed tutorial 👍. Do you have, or if not, would you consider making a pull and chin up development video? I'm trying to get to 10 unassisted reps for 3-4 sets with 90 seconds rest between sets and been stuck at 6 reps for ages.
Currently, I manage 6 unassisted then 4 with a band to hit the 10 reps range, immediately followed by a set of 10 dips then take 90 secs rest and repeat for 3-4 sets.
Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Hey man, I've seen a lot of people have success in your situation by "greasing the groove". That is, doing some number of pull-ups throughout the day rather than all at once in a workout. You can do something like putting a pull-up bar on the door to your bathroom and every time you use the bathroom knock out 3 or 4 pull-ups. alternatively, try increasing your rest time and seeing if that gets you to 10 reps per set, then gradually reduce rest time. Finally, you might look into isolation exercises if the thing preventing you from doing more reps is a particular muscle. this one requires more self-awareness when doing pull-ups, but can help you break through plateaus if e.g. your biceps aren't developed enough for 10 reps but your lats are. in that case, you could add a few sets bicep curls to the end of your workouts. if the weak link is your forearms, do a few sets of dead hang after a workout. for lats, you can do scapular pulls. remember also to always make sure you're getting enough rest (including sleep) and eating appropriately for your goals. good luck, man!
@@nelsonbatista8842 Thanks man, I'll give "greasing the groove" a go as well as static hangs just shy of the top position as that's where I struggle the most. It's been so annoying as everything else has been flying and ramping up the progressions everywhere else. Just the pull and chin ups being stubborn. Much appreciated 👍
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Very good. I'm still struggling at the bottom of the movement, only manage with a band. What should I do to improve this part?
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Is it normal when i lean back slightly when i go to the active hang? I try to focus only on depresdion, but it happens automatically. I try to keep a hollow body, which makes this movement much harder.
Hi smon sir
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Simon, some videos say you need to depress and retract the scapula on the active hang, and not only depression. I'm confused
In the active hang just pull yourself toward the bar and the shoulder blades will sort themselves out.
If you have good shoulder mobility with 180 degrees of flexion, the active hang will be pure depression. Retracting will not lift you closer to the bar (though there’s no real downside to retracting too).
If you have limited shoulder flexion, retraction will help pull you closer. In this case, retraction and depressions will be ideal.
Ultimately it depends on the goal and the individual. I don’t think it makes much difference how it is cued, either is fine.
@@SimonsterStrength finally someone explained it clearly. Very thank you!
This is how i challenge all the guy in the gym 😆. They said they can do 10 15 pull up easy. But when i told theem how to do a perfect pull up, they cant even hit 3 or 5 , lmao
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The easiest way to increase the quality of your videos is to speak normally, like you did in your planche course. Great content, but boring presentation
Thanks for the feedback but I disagree. I’ve considered this and still prefer to script these videos. This way, I can deliver the most important points in a clear, accurate, and concise manner.
If I freestyle the delivery, the aforementioned points may suffer.
These are educational videos rather than entertainment. If you want entertainment, you can watch my highlight reels.
@@SimonsterStrength can confirm, the highlight reels are insane