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Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 2:30 am
by MoscowBarbell
Lateral epicondylitis is killing my back days. I only feel it on the descent. Thoughts?
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:15 am
by RusTitan
Use straps. It reduces the grip demand which flares up the extensors.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:45 am
by IronBearRU
Hammer curls with light weight high reps helped me get blood into the tendon.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:50 am
by RedSteel92
Switch to a neutral grip. Straight bar pullups can be harsh on the elbows.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 5:35 am
by SlavPower
Tyler Twist with a FlexBar. It is the gold standard for elbow rehab.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:15 am
by MoscowBarbell
Neutral grip actually feels worse. Pronated is slightly better.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:50 am
by RusTitan
That is unusual. Maybe it is your forearm flexors too?
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:30 am
by IronBearRU
Try eccentric-only wrist extensions.
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:05 am
by RedSteel92
Are you doing a lot of heavy rows too?
Re: Tennis Elbow from Pull-ups
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:40 am
by MoscowBarbell
Yeah, bent over rows twice a week.