Pull-ups are a fundamental exercise that can help you build upper body strength and improve your overall fitness level. Two popular variations of pull-ups are strict pull-ups and kipping pull-ups. Strict pull-ups involve using only your upper body strength to pull yourself up to the bar, while kipping pull-ups involve using a swinging motion to generate momentum and propel yourself upward. Working with a Kamloops Kinesiologist can help you be able to safely achieve both.
Kipping pull-ups involve a lot of swinging and momentum, which can put a lot of stress on your shoulder joints, especially if you lack the necessary strength and control. Without proper form and adequate strength, kipping pull-ups can lead to shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, or impingement. Having a strict pull-up before attempting kipping pull-ups can help you develop the strength and control to execute the movement safely.
If you are struggling to get your first strict pull-up or already dealing with a shoulder injury that is holding you back from pull-ups, come see Kamloops Kinesiologist Alexa Cochran at The Movement Mechanics.
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