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Pull-ups are one of those movements that can feel a little different for everyone.
If you tend to feel them mostly in your arms, a small adjustment in how you organize the pull can help:
think elbows down first
then move slightly around the bar
bring it toward your upper chest
You can try this with bodyweight, banded, or feet-assisted variations.
For a lot of people, this shifts the work more into the back and makes the rep feel smoother and more controlled.
We put together a quick video and breakdown—give it a try next time you’re on the bar and see what changes.
https://www.resilient-body.com/blog/strength-training-pull-up-form-fix-elbows-down-around-bar
04/08/2026
We’re getting into that time of year - better weather, more plans, and usually a few more drinks here and there.
And look, we’re not anti-alcohol. We enjoy it too.
But it’s one of those things that doesn’t seem like a big deal… until sleep quality takes a small hit and the next day just feels a bit off.
We put together a quick article breaking down how that actually works and why it can add up over time.
https://www.resilient-body.com/blog/nutrition-alcohol-sleep-quality-recovery
We’ll also be building on this with some practical tools in our nutrition seminar on May 2nd, especially with summer coming up.
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