Crossfit for beginners: learn an easy way to do pull-ups –

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At first glance, the crossfit it may seem impossible. But there’s no reason to to give up! With some adaptations, you can do the same movements in a simpler way until you gain strength and confidence for the WODs (workout of the day, which is the series of exercises to be performed on the day) more demanding. “In the pull up, resting your foot on an elastic band makes it easier to climb the bar, which allows you to do the full amplitude and recruit the entire muscle”, says Carlos Klein, crossfit coach and new columnist for . When you can do 15 repetitions straight, you can use a elastic thinner or even dispense with it altogether.

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A. Place a superband on the bar, passing one end through the other so that it does not move. Support one of your feet inside the handle and hold the bar with your hands apart a little wider than the width of your feet. shoulders.

B. Bend your elbows, lift your body and reach over the bar with your chin. Descend in a controlled manner.

Learn how to do the move in the video below: