Grip - Gi Pull-Ups

Whether you just started Jiu-Jitsu or you've been doing it a while your hands and forearms usually reach muscle failure relatively quick from holding on to your opponent's gi. Gi pull-ups are a great way to improve your overall grip strength.

There are two grip variations to the gi pull-up - thumb inside the collar and fingers inside the collar. Grab the gi with the preferred grip and do as many pull-ups as you can. Try to alternate grips and move you elbows in and out to utilize different forearm muscles.

If you aren't able to do the pull-ups then use a chair. Put the chair on the floor under the gi, put your feet on the chair and use your legs to assist you in the pull-up.

First grip - thumb inside the collar.

Second grip - fingers inside the collar.