VERTICAL PULL ARTICLES
- DR. JOEL SEEDMAN -
Pullups are one of the most effective staples in any training program. Unfortunately most lifters including advanced bodybuilders and “expert” strength coaches perform them incorrectly thereby negating the benefits. Here’s how to do them.
Bodyweight exercises are some of the most natural feeling movements we can perform. Here’s how to apply eccentric overload to your favorite bodyweight movements such as pushups, dips, pullups, & rows, to maximize strength, size, & performance.
Offset loading training is one of my favorite strength training techniques not only for eliminating imbalances, asymmetries, and muscle dysfunction, but also for building ridiculous levels of functional strength, hypertrophy, motor control, and core stability. Read more here.
The Trap bar is one of my favorite training tools and specialty bars. Here's how to use it for pullups and chinups. As an added bonus each variation will help spark new growth, strength, posture improvements, and enhanced muscle function.
If you’re looking for a unique but effective method for activating your lats, try these Angles90 rotational grips. There are several key benefits, including improved movement mechanics and increased functional strength and size in the upper torso.
While there are a number of unique methods I employ to help clean up pull-up form and mechanics I’ve recently found that the chaos pullup is quite effective for enhancing pullup and chin-up technique. It also crushes the lats and upper back.
If you’re looking for a unique but effective method for activating your lats, try this rotational strap method. There are several key benefits, including improved movement mechanics and increased functional strength and size in the upper torso.
The offset protocol can be applied to pull-ups and chin-ups in a number of ways. Not only does it crush the upper back and lats as well as the forearms and biceps but it also improves pullup form and mechanics not to mention posture.
I'm a huge fan of weighted pull-ups and chinups. However, I also like to incorporate plyometric and depth drop pull-ups into my training. Here's how to combine both methods for maximizing strength, size, and performance.
The Best Ways to Perform Weighted Pullups
Most individuals underestimate the importance of lower body positioning during pullups and chin-ups. See why the dorsiflexion and knee flexion loading exercises have 10 key benefits that will ensure hypertrophy, body mechanics, and strength are maximized. (Read More →)
The Proper Way to do Pullups and Lat Pulldowns
Dr. Seedman argues that most athletes (and trainers) are performing pull-ups and pulldowns incorrectly. Here, he corrects the common errors, so you can save your shoulders and produce big gains in your upper back and lats. (Read More →)
Strict & Straight: The Ultimate Weighted Pullup
When it comes to weighted pullups, many lifters see degradation in technique. By placing kettlebells on your feet you’ll be forced to perform textbook pullup mechanics, as the unique loading protocol promotes optimal body alignment. (Read More →)
The squatting lat pulldown is not only one of the most effective upper back and lat exercises for building functional strength and size but it also does wonders for cleaning up pullup and lat pulldown technique. Here’s how to perform them.