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Thanks!

Nice job on the pull-ups

Thanks Wolf. They were rested singles. I'm sure you figured that out but just thought I would clarify.

iW

Are you engaging your glutes and bracing before initiating the pull?

And is it upper back or lower back that is rounding?

I think I'm engaging my glutes but its hard to say after the fact.

Its definately lower back rounding.

IW

You should be engaging them before the lift. Get the glutes working and your abdominal braced and you shouldn't have a problem with your lower back. Unless it is very weak, of course, you shouldn't have to strengthen the lower back specifically. Its always in an isometric contraction, with a supporting role, anyway.

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Well I was definately focusing on engaging the core and squeezing that area. I will think more about engaging the glutes as well next time.

Thanks for the advice,

IW

Do you wear a belt? I don't recall.

Also have you ever considered the Trap Bar?

I try to not wear a belt as much as possible. Sometimes if I feel like I'm starting to round I'll put it on for added security.

What is a trap bar?

iW