You have to approach chest to bar pull ups differently than regular pull ups. The scapula positioning is key. It needs to be pulled down and back (depressed and retracted) like you see here. Once you understand how to get into that position, the next step is to strengthen it by practicing explosive pulls. #calisthenicstutorial #fitness #chesttobarpullup #pullup #calisthenics | Tim Vuu

It doesn’t matter whether you are trying to get your first chest-to-bar pull-up or your butterfly CTBs are starting to fail; you can always rely on the classic kipping technique. The gymnastics kip chest-to-bar pull-up is like an old friend you can call up in your time of need. Seminar Staff member Aimee Lyons (CF-L4) provides a few helpful tips to make sure your chest hits the bar on every rep. 1. Take a slightly wider grip than normal. 2. Keep your body tight, abs engaged. 3. Pull your elbows