Helicopter Pull Ups

Here’s one we used to do for conditioning as a gymnast - Pull up Circles, or Helicopter Pull ups - whatever clever handle you want to put on it works for me!  You will need a very wide bar to hang on for this one so you don’t whack your feet or shins on a post - that would not feel good.  

Start with an overhand pullup and you are then going to do circles with your body- you know, those things gymnasts do on the pommel horse.  Key points - keep your body tight and straight without piking and try to make the circle as BIG as possible.  You can start small and do little cirlces, and as you get stronger and better at this, your body will be elevated, your circles bigger.  This is a great exercise to help your front lever, great for your lats, abs, obliques, and a great core exercise.  This is just a perfect way to add some variety into your workouts so they don’t get stale.  I like to do sets of 5 Circles and then switch directions and go the other way.  But that’s just me, you can do what you like.  Thanks for tuning in!

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