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Heres how to do it, according to a fitness coach.
What is the pull-up hack?
Would you believe the hack is this simple push before you pull.
Yep, thats quite literally it.
Besides, trying to move vertically from under the bar limits your range of motion as you move upward.
Instead, she recommends performing a slight push on the bar before you initiate the move.
Your shoulders should also be in a better position while increasing muscle activation.
Check out the video below for a quick demonstration of how to nail this hack.
Pull-ups are performed overhand (palms facing away from you).
Would you believe the hack is this simple push before you pull.
Its a great way to learn the top position of a pull-up, too.
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