ShareI’ve been getting a couple of questions from you lovely people about this one move: the high pull.
“What is the correct form for the high pull?”
Good question. It’s not simply another version of the upright row. The high pull is a total body exercise – if done correctly. You need to generate the power in your hips, and initiate the movement from your lower body.
In this video, my superstar friend Shawna Kaminski will demonstrate the correct form for the high pull, both with a barbell and dumbbells.
Here’s why you should do it:
- It’s total body move, so you use more muscle groups and burn extra calories in less time. Brace your abdominals – you will feel it!
- This exercise is the foundation for any weightlifting movement where you transfer the barbell/dumbbell from floor to shoulder height
If you’re still learning this exercise or you have shoulder issues, you can substitute the high pull with the bent-over row. You can do this with either a barbell or dumbbells.
Have an awesome day,
KV
4 Replies
Awesome video. The information is so detailed, no more mistakes
Thanks Frances! Keep up the great work
What about the high pull with kettlebells?
Hey Garry! You’ve got 2 variations here:
(a) If you’re using a pair of kettlebells – the technique points are the same as for the dumbbell high pull.
(b) If you’re using a single kettlebell – do a single arm high pull.
Here’s a few technique pointers:
- To start, bend the knees, hinge at your hips and swing the KB between your knees.
- Thrust the hips up as you swing the weight up to shoulder level, bending the elbow and catching the KB up at a slight angle.
- At the top of the movement, the KB should feel weightless.
That was epic – I think it will be easier to make another video next time!