@wodprep: You can do pull-ups… but not from a dead hang? You might just need to spend more time at the bottom of the movement. A lot of people cut their range of motion short because they're worried they won't be able to get the next rep if they go all the way down. Others have simply never been taught how to train that position properly. The problem? If you want to build stronger, more consistent pull-ups, you need to be comfortable working through the full range of motion. Here are 3 drills to help you get there: 1. Banded full ROM pull-ups Practice the complete movement from a dead hang to chin over the bar, using enough assistance to maintain good technique. 2. Scapular pull-ups Build strength and control in your shoulders at the bottom of the movement before adding the full pull-up. 3. Banded bottom-half pull-ups Spend extra time working through the part of the rep you're struggling with, without having to complete the entire movement. Don't just train the part of the pull-up you're already good at. Spend time building strength where you need it most.
