The Correct Pull-Up Form Guide — Less Cheating, More Strength

My pull-up used to be ugly: kipping, swinging, ego reps… and weak numbers. Dialing in 8 simple cues changed everything. In this video I show you the exact technique that took me to a 77.5 kg weighted pull-up at 16 (72 kg BW) — so your reps get stricter, stronger, and cleaner. 👇 Want deeper, structured coaching? 👇 Calisthenics School – full courses, live Q&As, exact templates and PR strategies I use myself: https://www.skool.com/calisthenics-sc... 🔥 What You’ll Learn 8 pull-up cues that actually matter • Grip: slightly wider than shoulders, thumbs around, light false grip to help the top. • Bottom position: active scapula (don’t dead-hang collapse). • Row intention: start the rep like a chest-to-bar row for more power. • Core usage: “float” the plates early so the top half isn’t a grind. • Elbow path: forward through mid-range, then back to clear the bar. • Arch → Hollow switch: when to transition mid-rep for max strength. • Leg position: L-bias early, extend back late to keep plate path neutral. • Finish: clean chin-over with elbows back — no chicken-necking. Warm-up that works (3-minute circuit) • Bar shrugs → Aussie rows → band pull-aparts/rows (3 quick rounds, minimal rest). • Then ramp sets: BW → light weight → working weight. Common mistakes (and fixes) • Swinging/kipping to “make” reps → tighten core + shorten touchpoint. • Dead-hang start → hold light scapula tension. • Narrow grip → go slightly wider for leverage and shorter ROM. • All-arch or all-hollow → learn the mid-rep switch. Progression rules • Add load only when last rep is clean (no knee kick, no chin reach). • Rotate a “technique set” first: lighter weight, perfect cues. • Use pauses at top for 1–2 reps to strengthen the sticking point. 🧰 How to plug this into your training • Start each pull session with 1–2 technique sets, then normal working sets. • If top-half is weak, add 2–3 sets of paused tops or chest-to-bar work after main sets. • Test only every 2–4 weeks; chase clean reps weekly. Suggested videos to link in description / cards: • Fix your weighted pull-up top half (lockout tutorial)    • Can’t Get Past 90° in Pull-Ups? This Is th...   • Double your dips & pull-ups (3-day template)    • Only way to DOUBLE Your Dips & Pull-Ups – ...   • Full warm-up guide Coming soon ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 — Why form is killing your numbers 0:30 — 8-cue overview (what changes first) 0:53 — Warm-up circuit that actually primes you 2:18 — Grip & bottom position (active scap) 3:53 — Core, elbow path & plate control 5:09 — Arch → Hollow switch explained 6:27 — Finish cue: elbows back, clean rep 6:54 — What to train next (top-half fixes, programs) #pullups #weightedpullups #calisthenics #calisthenicsworkout #streetlifting #backworkout #lats #strengthtraining #formtips #technique #fitness