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Pull Up

The purest test of relative upper body pulling strength.

How to perform it

1. 1Take an overhand grip just outside shoulder width and hang tall.
2. 2Set the shoulders down away from the ears before you pull.
3. 3Drive the elbows towards the ribs until the chin clears the bar.
4. 4Lower fully under control to a straight arm hang.

Coaching notes

• Use a band under the feet to build up to full repetitions.
• Avoid swinging; keep the ribs stacked over the hips.