You’ve been doing pullups for a while. You bought power racks at Kinta Fitness, you know your form and you’re confident in your ability to perform them. But, if you have been doing pullups for years, it’s time to think about changing up your routine.Pullups are a staple of any fitness routine, but they’re also a skill that can be mastered.With proper form and technique, you can easily increase your pullup numbers by gaining more strength and expertise in this exercise.But there are several common mistakes people make when doing pullups that can have a negative impact on their performance. Here are 5 things to avoid:
1. Using an Overhand Grip
This is the most common mistake people make when doing pull ups. It’s easy to do because it’s just not as hard as doing pull ups with an underhand grip. You see, the overhand grip makes it harder for you to pull yourself up because the bar needs to go further down your back and into your arms. If you use this approach, you’re going to find it difficult to get all of your body weight off of the bar, which means that you won’t be able to do as many reps or use as much weight as someone who uses an underhand grip.
2. Using Poor Technique
Pull ups are very technical in nature and there are certain things that can help you increase your strength and improve your form. For example, if you’re using too much weight or not keeping good posture while performing a pull up then this could lead to injury down the road. If you aren’t using enough weight or don’t keep good posture while performing a pull up then this could also lead to injury down the road because you won’t be using enough resistance.
3. Not getting your chin over the bar at all
You should be able to get both arms completely over the bar with your chin reaching the bar at least once on each rep. If you can’t do this, then it’s time to work on your pullup form.
4. Not pulling with your legs at all
When you first start learning how to do pullups, you’ll probably find it easier and more comfortable if you support yourself with one leg while pulling yourself up with the other leg. However, this is not recommended as most people have weak shoulders and cannot lift their body weight for long periods of time unless they have strong triceps muscles (which would be difficult with only one arm). So, if you’re having difficulty getting yourself up from a dead hang position with just one arm (or even two), try using both legs or even lying down horizontally.
5. Not keeping your core tight
Your core muscles must be engaged at all times during this exercise. Tighten your abs and lower back before each rep, and hold them in place until you finish the repetition. This will help you resist gravity during each rep, which means you’ll have more control over the motion of your body and will not have to rely on momentum alone for support.It’s important to pace yourself during pullups so that you don’t tire out too quickly or fail before completing all reps in a set. A good rule of thumb is to take as many seconds between each rep as it takes for your chin to clear the bar at normal speed (or slower). This will help ensure that each repetition is performed properly while also allowing build-up in intensity over time.