3106: 5 Common Mistakes When Doing a Pull-Up by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on How to Build Strength
Optimal Health DailySeptember 03, 2025
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3106: 5 Common Mistakes When Doing a Pull-Up by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on How to Build Strength

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Episode 3106:

Steve Kamb explains how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when learning pull-ups, from relying too heavily on momentum to skipping essential strength-building steps. His breakdown helps you build proper form, progress safely, and ultimately achieve stronger, more controlled pull-ups.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/5-common-mistakes-when-doing-a-pull-up/

Quotes to ponder:

“Momentum is not your friend in a pull-up.”

“Until you can do a full pull-up, the bar is for hanging.”

“If you can’t do one pull-up yet, focus on inverted bodyweight rows.”

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