EXERCISE VIDEO DEMO: Whether you have a love hate relationship with pull ups is not the point. Some of use love em because they train almost the entire upper body, and those that hate em probably can't do them properly. If you're asking what are kipping pull ups you're probably a bit more advanced than the average joe. Grab a pair of gloves for pull ups and let's get goin...
What Are Kipping Pull Ups?
If done properly Kipping Pull Ups should be a powerful and fluid motion. It's actually a variation of the gymnastics kip. Some say that it's a bit easier on your pulling muscles because you have the added advantage of the momentum of your body weight to lift you (versus a dead hang). Others say that it's more advanced because it requires control of more of your body movement. Either way, kipping pull ups are much harder on your grip and they're definitely more cardiovascular. This is where your gloves for pull ups is going to come in handy. 