Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:30 am

Lateral epicondylitis is killing my back days. I only feel it on the descent. Thoughts?

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:15 am

Use straps. It reduces the grip demand which flares up the extensors.

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:45 am

Hammer curls with light weight high reps helped me get blood into the tendon.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:50 am

Switch to a neutral grip. Straight bar pullups can be harsh on the elbows.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:35 am

Tyler Twist with a FlexBar. It is the gold standard for elbow rehab.

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:15 am

Neutral grip actually feels worse. Pronated is slightly better.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:50 am

That is unusual. Maybe it is your forearm flexors too?

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:30 am

Try eccentric-only wrist extensions.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:05 am

Are you doing a lot of heavy rows too?

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:40 am

Yeah, bent over rows twice a week.