The pull up is an essential skill to master if your intention is to work towards some more advanced bodyweight progressions. Back in the new year I began learning how to maintain my form in a solid hollow body to create a strong foundation into perfecting a clean pull up. Alongside the advancement in my grip strength, I am also taking the care to ensure that my shoulders have been properly prepared to safely do so.
In my back workout today, I used a resistance band to allow myself productive reps without excessive straining and so I could focus on keeping good form and a controlled pace throughout each exercise.
The first exercise featured in the video below is a Scapular Pull up.
I really enjoy this small but mighty movement as it allows me to prime my back muscles before moving into a full range of motion pull up, followed by a negative rep pull up.
Scapular pull ups are also great for strengthening the muscles surrounding your shoulders. Other great options for strengthening your shoulders include a scapular push up, bodyweight shrugs and downward dog scapular push up. Each of these exercises gently strengthens a different area of shoulder and will offer well rounded muscle development to support your training.
Here's a video I took to share with the Steemit Community to inspire you in your own training.
We are all privileged to have a free lifetime gym membership through bodyweight exercises. These exercises can be done anywhere and with diligent practice can be mastered!
Thank you for joining me on my Calisthenics Journey, I hope you feel inspired to appreciate the potential of your own body.