Technique Tuesday – Jumping Pull-up

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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

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Initiation: 

– Explosively jump while pulling with lats, upper back, and arms to propel chin to above the bar.

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– Land softly and return down to full arm extension underneath the bar. 

Common faults:

– Starting and finishing with bent arms

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– Not reaching chin above the bar

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Check out our social media for the slow motion video with commentary and have one of our coaches check your technique tomorrow!

Dean

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