Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Open Hand Kettlebell Grip Pull-Ups... this setup has a couple of big benefits to it.
First, you challenge your hand, finger and forearm strength with the wide open hand position. You really have to "suction cup" onto the top of the kettlebells with your entire hand open.
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Second, since each kettlebell is moving freely, it allows you to rotate your shoulders into whatever path of movement is most comfortable. You're not locked in so you can start pronated and rotate a bit into neutral as you come up.
This second movement benefit isn't exclusive to this exercise...the same thing can be accomplished with single handles or a towel grip as well, but it's a nice additional benefit to this one.
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Open Hand Kettlebell Grip Pull-Ups... this setup has a couple of big benefits to it.
First, you challenge your hand, finger and forearm strength with the wide open hand position. You really have to "suction cup" onto the top of the kettlebells with your entire hand open.
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Get my FREE Mass Targeting Specialization guide:
fitstep.com/goto/mass/youtube.htm
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Second, since each kettlebell is moving freely, it allows you to rotate your shoulders into whatever path of movement is most comfortable. You're not locked in so you can start pronated and rotate a bit into neutral as you come up.
This second movement benefit isn't exclusive to this exercise...the same thing can be accomplished with single handles or a towel grip as well, but it's a nice additional benefit to this one.
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Nick Nilsson – Mad Scientist of Muscle
Topics covered on this channel include unconventional exercises, muscle specialization training, hypertrophy methods, gym equipment reviews and advanced strength training techniques.
