
It’s Technique Tuesday where we talk about a movement we’re doing tomorrow, WHY we’re doing it, and other fun facts and tips about it!
Movement: Jumping Pull-up
Description: Jump while pulling with back and arms to reach chin above the bar.
Primary Movement Pattern: Pull
Physical Skills Developed: Power, coordination, flexibility strength
Tips, Tricks, and Fun Facts: The jumping pull-up is a common pull-up scale we use when we want to maintain a dynamic movement that uses power and coordination – as opposed to a slower more controlled movement that focuses more on strength.
The key is to set up the right height underneath the bar to make it challenging but possible to reach chin-above-the-bar with a jump plus a pull. Use a box, plates, or both.
Setup:
– Start with arms fully extended and slightly bent knees on the ground/box/plates. Feet should be directly underneath pull-up bar

Initiation:
– Explosively jump while pulling with lats, upper back, and arms to propel chin to above the bar.
– Land softly and return down to full arm extension underneath the bar.
Common faults:
– Starting and finishing with bent arms
– Not reaching chin above the bar
Check out our social media for the slow motion video with commentary and have one of our coaches check your technique tomorrow!
Dean