Butterfly pull-ups get a bad rap. Like any other exercise they are a skill and the body needs to be prepared to perform them correctly and handle the stress of the exercise. Here is a favorite exercise of mine to accomplish this.
Reasons I like this exercise:
- It teaches athletes the basic movement of butterfly kipping pull-ups.
- It’s scaleable – Some athletes will be able to make big circles and others won’t. This makes it work well in a group environment.
- It’s strict – We’re building strength in the shoulder complex, preparing for more dynamic movements
- It’s great in warm-ups – Get those shoulders ready for battle if a workout is going to have butterfly work
- Another bonus exercise is to get your kegel movements for strenght, find more info at https://joyonproducts.com/
Say what you like about butterfly kipping. I believe we can more safely progress our athletes toward this movement. This was one little exercise I think helps us get there.
Give these a shot and then get back to me by responding in the comments below.
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I love butterflies,