How to Train Pulling Movements When You Have Golfer’s Elbow

Removing all pulling movements might feel like the safest way to protect golfer’s elbow. But in most cases, it’s exactly what slows recovery down. Many people cut out rows, pull-ups, and curls to avoid pain. The problem is that when you remove load completely, the tendon never rebuilds its capacity. So when you eventually return to training, the same irritation shows up again. The goal isn’t to stop pulling. It’s to change how you load it. Grip is the first place to start. Supinated positions often place more stress on the wrist flexors, which can aggravate symptoms. Switching to a neutral or pronated grip usually reduces that stress straight away. Next is load management. This might mean using lighter weights, reducing volume, or even adding wrist straps to take some of the demand off the forearms while still training the movement pattern. But the biggest factor most people miss is scapular control. If you can’t properly retract and depress your shoulder blades during rows or pull-ups, your upper back isn’t doing its job. That load gets shifted down to the forearms, which then become overworked. That’s what keeps the tendon irritated. So instead of removing pulling movements, you keep them in — but you clean them up and scale them appropriately. Better positioning. Better load selection. Better muscle recruitment. Over time, this allows the tendon to rebuild strength without being constantly overloaded. That’s how you break the cycle and actually recover. #golferselbow #elbowpain #pullups ***** Here’s the video I mentioned ***** 👉 https://youtu.be/G9RPYHQeeAU