Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of strict pull-ups in the functional fitness world. In particular, there has been much debate about whether or not members of CrossFit affiliates should be taught how to strict pull-up before they learn to perform kipping pull-ups.
Strict Pull Ups Before Kipping?
A number of articles have been published in the past few months voicing various different opinions on the topic. Some argue that athletes should learn how to perform strict pull ups first, to prevent the chance of suffering injuries that may be caused by the kipping pull up.
On the flip side, others argue that the kipping pull-up is a natural movement. And that it should actually be taught to CrossFit affiliate members before they try to master strict version of the movement.
Either way, it seems the topic is one that is generating some interesting discussion within the CrossFit community. In a recent episode of ‘Offline’, an unscripted presentation filmed by CrossFit HQ, this particular issue is discussed in detail.
The host of the online show, Russell Berger, talks about the matter with guests Dave Durante. Durante is a member of USA Gymnastics’ 2008 Olympic team and a coach at CrossFit LIC. Carl Paoli is also part of the panel. Paoli is a coach at San Francisco CrossFit and also former coach of Games champion Annie Thorisdottir. Jacob Tsypkin of CrossFit Monterey is also part of the show. And finally, so too is Dan Pope. Pope is a physical therapist and author of FitnessPainFree.com.
Check out the 15 minute of the group discussing the issue in the video above.
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