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Power Up Your Pullups With This Small Tweak

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Power Up Your Pullups With This Small Tweak

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Sam Jones

Published on July 18, 2019

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Pinkies are the little engine that could. Though small, they can contribute as much as 33 percent of grip strength. As a result, for any exercise or movement that requires gripping—pullups, triceps dips, kettlebell swings, dumbbell or barbell work—overlooking the pinky is a mistake.

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