Other/Mixed Spine Decompression Hang from pullup bar (From Relax into Stretch)
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Other strength modalities (e.g., Clubs), mixed strength modalities (e.g., combined kettlebell and barbell), other goals (flexibility)
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You may unpack the shoulders to some degree. I wouldn't let them go completely lax; think of half-unpacking them.
Everyone's different - you'll have to experiment to see what gives you the most results without causing shoulder problems.
To address your last question specifically, I would like to think that most normally strong, healthy individuals - by which I mean can knock off a dozen or so bw-only pullups - can tolerate a few pullups at bodyweight only with unpacked shoulders. When you start adding reps and/or adding weight, you have to be more careful. I think of the pullup as one of those things we all ought to be able to do.
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Everyone's different - you'll have to experiment to see what gives you the most results without causing shoulder problems.
To address your last question specifically, I would like to think that most normally strong, healthy individuals - by which I mean can knock off a dozen or so bw-only pullups - can tolerate a few pullups at bodyweight only with unpacked shoulders. When you start adding reps and/or adding weight, you have to be more careful. I think of the pullup as one of those things we all ought to be able to do.
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