Kipping Pull Up demonstration

Kipping Pull Up

Learn how to do the Kipping Pull Up with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets back, including lats.

How to Perform Kipping Pull Up

  1. 1

    Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and hang with your arms fully extended.

  2. 2

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  3. 3

    Initiate a kip by swinging your hips forward and then backward to generate momentum.

  4. 4

    As your hips swing forward, use the momentum to drive your chin above the bar and exhale.

  5. 5

    Let yourself swing back down and immediately begin the next kip and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions