Adding Weight

Use bands, an assisted pull-up machine, a pulley, or a partner to reduce weight. Use a harness and a sling with a carabiner to add weight (see Hangboard: Adding Weight).

• Hands slightly wider than shoulder width
• Pronated grip (palms facing away from your body)
• Thumbs on top of the bar
• Retract shoulder blades before pulling up
• Use your lats and upper back
• Don’t compensate by pulling with your biceps
• Squeeze your glutes (trust me, it helps!)