Pull-Ups
(Chin Ups)
Sterling, Nathan, Blayne, Tyler
(Spring 2018)
Front View Side View
Pull-Up Muscles Involved
Back Chest
Shoulders
Biceps
Forearm
Muscles Primarily Involved:
★ Shoulders
★ Back
★ Chest
★ Biceps
★ Forearm
2 Phases of Pull-Up
Pulling-Up Phase & Lowering Phase
Pulling-Up Phase
Straight arm hang to chinning position
Pulling-up Phase
★ Start by placing hands an equal
distance apart on pull-up bar
★ Next, begin to hang and prepare to pull
yourself up
★ Finally in a controlled motion, pull
yourself up until your chin passes the
top bar
Start Finish
Lowering Phase
Chinning position back to straight arm hang
Lowering Phase
★ When you have achieved the pulling up phase
by crossing your chin past the top bar, next is
the lowering phase
★ Begin to lower yourself down in a controlled
motion
★ If you are doing multiple repetitions, make sure
your arms are fully extended before attempting
the Pulling-up phase again
Start Finish
Proper VS. Improper
Technique
Proper Technique VS. Improper Technique
Proper Technique:
★ Keep your body completely parallel, without
arching your back or swinging your legs (using
momentum) to get up
★ Make sure your hands, wrists and elbows aren’t
at an awkward angle
★ Make sure chin passes the bar
★ Hands are placed evenly apart
★ Arms are fully extended at the beginning & end
of the pull up
Improper Technique:
★ Arching your back or swinging your legs
(using momentum) in the pulling-up phase
★ Opening elbows at different times and
closing them at different times
★ Chin doesn’t clear past the bar
★ Uneven hand placement
★ Arms are not fully extended at the end of &
beginning of the pull up
Improper Technique VS. Proper Technique
First Image: Legs are not parallel & flailing about to pull himself up
Second image: Legs are parallel to one another; subject is in control during pull-up phase
Improper Technique VS. Proper Technique
First Image: Subject’s body is not kept in a straight line & is using momentum to pull himself up in pull-up phase
Second image: Subject’s body is parallel to the ground & in a straight line; not using momentum to pull himself
Improper Technique VS. Proper Technique
First Image: Subject’s chin does not pass the bar
Second image: Subject’s chin passes the bar
Improper Technique VS. Proper Technique
First Image: Subject’s arms are not straight (not fully extended)
Second image: Subject’s arms are straight (fully extended)
FAQ
★ Do I need to bend my knees and cross my ankles?
○ Not necessarily; as long as body is in a straight parallel position
★ What about kipping like crossfitters do?
○ Kipping Pull-Ups are the subject of much debate and are a difference exercise
than the strict Pull-Ups that are discussed in this presentation.
Other Available Resources
★ https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Chin-Up
References:
Appleton, Katherine. “Learn to Do a Chin-Up in 6 Weeks: Training Plan.” Pinterest, 27 Aug. 2013,
www.pinterest.com/pin/244390717259902953/.
Howcast. “How to Do a Chin-Up | Back Workout.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Sept. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71FpEaq-fQ.
“9 Best Pull Up Bars of 2017: Get Your Reps in at Home.” Pythagorean Health, 19 Feb. 2018, www.pythagoreanhealth.com/best-pull-up-bars/.
“100KG Indoor Sports Chin UP Bar Portable Adjustable Exercise Sit UP Bar Pull Up Door Horizontal Bar Gym Fitness Equipment-in Horizontal
Bars from Sports & Entertainment on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group.” Aliexpress.com, www.aliexpress.com/item/Indoor-sports-Chin-UP-Bar-
Portable-Adjustable-Exercise-Sit-UP-Bar-Pull-Ups-Door-Horizontal-Bar/32357428081.html.
“How to Do a Chin Up.” WikiHow, WikiHow, 8 Apr. 2016, www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Chin-Up.
“Proper Chin-Up Form.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 Feb. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRy9m2Q9_1I
“The Training Edge The Latest for Fitness Professionals.” Five Awesome Pull-Up Options, magazine.nasm.org/american-fitness-
magazine/issues/march-april-2015/pull-up-options.

Pull-Up (Chin-Up)

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    Pull-Ups (Chin Ups) Sterling, Nathan,Blayne, Tyler (Spring 2018)
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    Back Chest Shoulders Biceps Forearm Muscles PrimarilyInvolved: ★ Shoulders ★ Back ★ Chest ★ Biceps ★ Forearm
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    2 Phases ofPull-Up Pulling-Up Phase & Lowering Phase
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    Pulling-Up Phase Straight armhang to chinning position
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    Pulling-up Phase ★ Startby placing hands an equal distance apart on pull-up bar ★ Next, begin to hang and prepare to pull yourself up ★ Finally in a controlled motion, pull yourself up until your chin passes the top bar
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    Lowering Phase Chinning positionback to straight arm hang
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    Lowering Phase ★ Whenyou have achieved the pulling up phase by crossing your chin past the top bar, next is the lowering phase ★ Begin to lower yourself down in a controlled motion ★ If you are doing multiple repetitions, make sure your arms are fully extended before attempting the Pulling-up phase again
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    Proper Technique VS.Improper Technique Proper Technique: ★ Keep your body completely parallel, without arching your back or swinging your legs (using momentum) to get up ★ Make sure your hands, wrists and elbows aren’t at an awkward angle ★ Make sure chin passes the bar ★ Hands are placed evenly apart ★ Arms are fully extended at the beginning & end of the pull up Improper Technique: ★ Arching your back or swinging your legs (using momentum) in the pulling-up phase ★ Opening elbows at different times and closing them at different times ★ Chin doesn’t clear past the bar ★ Uneven hand placement ★ Arms are not fully extended at the end of & beginning of the pull up
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    Improper Technique VS.Proper Technique First Image: Legs are not parallel & flailing about to pull himself up Second image: Legs are parallel to one another; subject is in control during pull-up phase
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    Improper Technique VS.Proper Technique First Image: Subject’s body is not kept in a straight line & is using momentum to pull himself up in pull-up phase Second image: Subject’s body is parallel to the ground & in a straight line; not using momentum to pull himself
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    Improper Technique VS.Proper Technique First Image: Subject’s chin does not pass the bar Second image: Subject’s chin passes the bar
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    Improper Technique VS.Proper Technique First Image: Subject’s arms are not straight (not fully extended) Second image: Subject’s arms are straight (fully extended)
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    FAQ ★ Do Ineed to bend my knees and cross my ankles? ○ Not necessarily; as long as body is in a straight parallel position ★ What about kipping like crossfitters do? ○ Kipping Pull-Ups are the subject of much debate and are a difference exercise than the strict Pull-Ups that are discussed in this presentation.
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    Other Available Resources ★https://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Chin-Up
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    References: Appleton, Katherine. “Learnto Do a Chin-Up in 6 Weeks: Training Plan.” Pinterest, 27 Aug. 2013, www.pinterest.com/pin/244390717259902953/. Howcast. “How to Do a Chin-Up | Back Workout.” YouTube, YouTube, 22 Sept. 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71FpEaq-fQ. “9 Best Pull Up Bars of 2017: Get Your Reps in at Home.” Pythagorean Health, 19 Feb. 2018, www.pythagoreanhealth.com/best-pull-up-bars/. “100KG Indoor Sports Chin UP Bar Portable Adjustable Exercise Sit UP Bar Pull Up Door Horizontal Bar Gym Fitness Equipment-in Horizontal Bars from Sports & Entertainment on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group.” Aliexpress.com, www.aliexpress.com/item/Indoor-sports-Chin-UP-Bar- Portable-Adjustable-Exercise-Sit-UP-Bar-Pull-Ups-Door-Horizontal-Bar/32357428081.html. “How to Do a Chin Up.” WikiHow, WikiHow, 8 Apr. 2016, www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Chin-Up. “Proper Chin-Up Form.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 Feb. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRy9m2Q9_1I “The Training Edge The Latest for Fitness Professionals.” Five Awesome Pull-Up Options, magazine.nasm.org/american-fitness- magazine/issues/march-april-2015/pull-up-options.