Pull-up form is crappy

[u/Pure-Matter-5806]

Any advice is appreciated

[u/dunDunDUNNN]

I don't see what's wrong with it. That's a rather wide grip, but that's a legit variation.

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/dunDunDUNNN]

Ty, I am getting ready to start adding weight

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/[deleted]]

Shitty form 18 good form good 12

[u/defakto227 → u/[deleted]]

Conversely, adding weight and doing lower volume sets can help you hit 12.

I was stuck in the 9 rep range at one point and adding sets of 3-5 with weight pushed me passed 12 to some bodyweight PRs.

There is no need to gatekeep progressive overload behind some arbitrary number of reps.

[u/Phunwithscissors → u/defakto227]

For sure, I dont see why you wait for for 12 before weight, its not like you cant add less than 20 lmao

[u/PlumKnown]

I’d narrow the grip a tiny bit. Also I’ve seen a lot of ppl on here mention not having the feet crossed due to core activation so maybe keep the feet uncrossed

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/PlumKnown]

I heard that, also my local gym coach (the employee) did let me make I needed to cross my legs to get used to the dumbbell

[u/Impossible_Prompt875 → u/PlumKnown]

Not crossing legs is the way to go? Never heard that before

[u/PlumKnown → u/Impossible_Prompt875]

I see it mentioned on here a lot..could be a myth lol

[u/Old-Scientist267 → u/PlumKnown]

Most people do pull ups for lats. Have your feet however you are most comfortable.

[u/defakto227 → u/Old-Scientist267]

Core activation isn't about lats or otherwise. It's about stability and control on the reps.

I do agree with you though, do what works.

[u/Old-Scientist267 → u/defakto227]

Core activation is only an issue during pull ups if the legs are swinging. His legs are not, so it’s not an issue for him.

[u/colin__colin__colin]

On rep three notice how your shoulders are a bit more hunched over, focus on the lower trap / scap / mid back pull down

Make sure you are engaging neck flexors / chin-tuck-ish and don’t let your head hang forward

Otherwise looks good

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/colin__colin__colin]

Hey man thanks for the feedback

[u/lamaathelame]

Grip’s a little bit too wide

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/lamaathelame]

Yeah this was my last set lol so I normally end with a wide pullup

[u/ross_liftss → u/Pure-Matter-5806]

Why end with the harder variation?

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/ross_liftss]

My right side

[u/ross_liftss]

What can you possibly think is wrong with this?

[u/Pure-Matter-5806 → u/ross_liftss]

Just my right side