057 How to Get Your First Pull Up

The Body Nerd Show - A podcast by Alexandra Ellis

Pull ups are a fantastic way to build upper body strength, which can help keep neck, shoulder, wrist, and elbow pain at bay. And anyone can do a pull-up - as long as you focus on the right muscles and practice some of the exercises I’m sharing in today’s episode.   Today’s episode is all about pull ups! Including: How to get your first pull up The muscles and mechanics to focus on  And what types of exercises will help you get there faster All the links: - Doorway pull up bar - www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. - Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/  - Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/  - Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick-relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork  - 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!