# \#pull-up

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## [Pull-up: technique and/or strength issue? ](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pull-up-technique-and-or-strength-issue/20099)

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**Author:** [@jangjaemin](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/jangjaemin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pull-up-technique-and-or-strength-issue/20099 "2026-09-06T14:32:47Z")

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One of my lifelong goals has been to be able to do a “true” pull-up. As in, the kind that starts from a dead hang. I have a pull-up bar on one of my doorways, and I can yoink myself up when my grip is neutral (easiest) …

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## [Back pain problems](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/back-pain-problems/17432)

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**Author:** [@Beo91](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Beo91)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/back-pain-problems/17432 "2025-04-08T12:09:55Z")

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Hi. I’m a 33-year-old male with 10+ years of lifting experience (been powerlifting on and off since 2017). The problem is that I’m plagued with sudden sharp pain, predominantly in my upper back and neck. Currently, I’m …

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## [Pull up and push ups](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pull-up-and-push-ups/11475)

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**Author:** [@Ashleighlk](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Ashleighlk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/pull-up-and-push-ups/11475 "2021-10-08T21:11:23Z")

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Hi :slight\_smile: I am currently doing the beginner program and seeing great results. I would love to be able to do both push ups and a pull ups (I have never been able to do one in my life). I was wondering what I cou…