Pull Up Basics July 25, 2026 Start with the hands around shoulder width. Keep the legs together and the body controlled. Turn the elbows slightly in. Then pull the elbows down toward the back pockets as you bring yourself up. Do: 2–5 sets 1–8 reps Stay tight. Control the movement and avoid swinging. Train what carries over. Bluegrass Barbell Move Better. Lift Better. Filed under #Pull-Up Share this post Share Copy link Opens your share menu — including Instagram Stories.
Start with the hands around shoulder width.
Keep the legs together and the body controlled.
Turn the elbows slightly in.
Then pull the elbows down toward the back pockets as you bring yourself up.
Do:
Stay tight.
Control the movement and avoid swinging.
Train what carries over.
Bluegrass Barbell
Move Better. Lift Better.