Pull-Ups – Martial Arts Strength Training
This page looks at the strength training exercise known as “Pull-Ups”. This upper body exercise works primarily on the muscles in the arms, upper back, shoulder muscles, etc. Martial artists use pull-ups in order to improve their martial arts punching and grappling strength.
This exercise involves grabbing a pull-up bar with two hands and lifting yourself off the ground until your head reaches the height of the pull-up bar. A pull-up differs from a chin-up because your palms face outwards when on the bar. In contrast, for a chin-up, your palms face inwards when on the bar.
All stretches and exercises should be supervised by a trained instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. For more exercises, please visit the main Martial Arts Strength Training page.
Instructional Videos for Pull-Ups