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The Healf guide to Pull-Ups: Strength, Technique, And Longevity
Pull-ups get a lot of attention for being the most strengthening upper-body exercises. There
Written by: Pippa Thackeray
Updated: August 27, 2024
Written by: Pippa Thackeray | Updated: August 27, 2024
Quick Read
- Pull-ups target multiple upper body muscles, contributing to overall strength and posture.
- Incorporating pull-ups into your routine can improve longevity, upper-body strength, posture, and shoulder joint health.
- Common mistakes can be avoided by starting with isometric holds, negative pull-ups, or assisted machines, while maintaining proper form.
- Nutrition plays a key role; balanced meals with protein, fats, and carbs 90-120 minutes before training are essential.
- Progress towards a full pull-up can be achieved through assisted pull-ups, negative pull-ups, inverted rows, and lat pulldowns.
Contents
- 1. Muscles targeted by pull-ups
- 2. Pull-ups: The popularity and polarity
- 3. Common pull-up misconceptions and mistakes
- 4. Pull-ups and proper nutrition
- 5. Pull-ups for women
- 6. How to make progress
