After quite a few requests and even more questions, I finally made time to put up a “how to” article on the sideways pull-up.
It is assumed that you’ve reviewed the other articles in the “core strength” series and that you are up to speed.
It is also assumed that you can bench and shoulder press your body weight for at least one clean rep, as well as, squat / deadlift at least twice your body weight for one clean rep.
DISCLAIMER
*****As with all exercise, please consult your doctor before trying anything that you see or read online. You should also be aware that the images on this blog are of elite level / trained strength athletes and you should not try these advanced techniques without proper supervision. Children and young adults should not try these movements at home.******************
Below you see our setup. We’ve picked a quiet spot in the gym at an unused cable crossover machine (yeah … I know … the one exercise everyone and their mother does).
Hand placement is very important. The two most important points are that the thumbs should both face towards the floor and the taller you are, the wider your hands should be spaced. The lower hand should be palm up while the higher hand should be palm down as in an "over / under" grip.
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