The Best Exercise to Increase Pullups

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In this video Daniel Vadnal presenting for FitnessFAQs will teach you the best exercise for stronger pullups. Daniel will also talk about the mistakes people make which hold them back.

The exercise is called the scapula pull or sometimes called scap pull. This exercise is great for beginners to improve their pullup by teaching correct scapula stability and mechanics.

Those struggling with progression of their pullup or are having difficulty with pull up or chin up form will love this exercise. This movement should be a staple in your workout program.

For those involved in crossfit and doing kipping pullups, this exercise is vital for shoulder health and optimising your performance.

Those looking to work towards the one arm pull up or one arm chin up should definitely be working on their scap pull.

[FraserMacDonald]

Good God! This guy has a better physique than 95% of the fitness youtubers out there.
. Outstanding muscle separation and control. I really need to shift my routine into more calisthenics.

[harliv]

His voice is literally so much soothing and calms your mind

[sldenn]

I love how thorough you explain the dos and don’ts of scap pulls. I will be adding this to my training. I am definitely guilty of moving too quickly through the movement. Thank you for keeping me honest. What I love about calisthenics is how “present” you have to be in each movement to be effective— none of this focusing on what’s for dinner or work tomorrow— there’s only the current movement and the current movement only. Thank you for introducing me to this!

[markhenderson]

Great instruction. You’re so clear and practical. I have heard about scap pulls before, but never so thoroughly. Thank you.

[MrDesertmike]

So much respect how you emphasized focus on form and range of motion!

[KitLaughlin]

Truly excellent tutorial Daniel. 10/10. These are hugely under-rated, and poorly done everywhere. They respond extremely well to being weighted, too, as I'm sure you know.

[bodyspicer]

Daniel's "common mistakes" moves still looks better and are probably more effective than what most people do.

[yqafree]

Daniel has an incredible physique man. Been having it for years, much respect to him

[해줘-jk]

Underrated exercise. Before pull up, bench press and Over Head Press, people should do it.

[marlonaviz]

Probably the best video on scalp pull-up.

[oaschbeidl]

Finally starting to implement those right now as I've identified my scapula retraction as one of the weak links in my overall body tension and in exercises like planche leans, tucked front levers and of course pull ups. I'm hoping to improve my back control a bunch with this over the next couple months!

[rokusaburomichibah]

I see you're using a brand new camera? The quality of the video is very clear

[chayoto]

Most thorough vid on scap pullups I've ever seen on youtube.

[emadkafaji]

I recommend isolation exercises as well, like incline dumbbell curls for biceps. It helps for the last part of chin ups.

[Patrick-wvor]

Dope video and enjoyed the new editing. Started bummed since I've seen this recommendation a few times, but was quickly reassured - you seem to always offer more depth of explanation and progressions than I find elsewhere. Appreciate your dedication to helping us all and perfecting your craft!

[vishalherenj]

wow! in depth scapula pulls, now I have a better understanding about this exercise.

[tk-tk-tk]

Your videos are really great Daniel, keep it up. Please go back to presenting all of the "don't do this" clips in black and white, I find it much clearer.

[Irondrgntp]

Great video as always. It always amazes me that people find it within them to Dislike videos that are clearly magnificent. Yes, every opinion is subjective. But we all know the types of people these are. Keep up the great work and thank you.

[MichaelBrianInc]

I need to try this. One of the best videos I’ve found with clear instruction and explanation.

[nagatorenin]

Was searching the explanation for scapula video n here it is tanq sir