The Grip That Saves Your Wrists: Why Neutral Grip Pull-Ups Feel Different Halfway Up

The Grip That Saves Your Wrists: Why Neutral Grip Pull-Ups Feel Different Halfway Up

Wrist pain during pull-ups often signals a mechanical problem, not weakness. By switching to a neutral grip, you can redistribute load across your forearm and shoulder—a shift you’ll feel most acutely halfway through your set, exactly where standard grips tend to fail.