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The DC pull-up prevents you from using momentum or cheating the range of motion.
Make no mistake: just because your feet are supported, it doesn’t make this easy. The DC pull-up is great for both beginner and advanced lifters. Also, for those who don’t have access to a lat pulldown machine, you can set this up in a home gym with minimal equipment.
You’ll need a bench or chair to support your feet. I prefer to use a pair of suspension straps or gymnastic rings as independent handles which gives your hands freedom of movement and provides a variety of options.
Set your equipment up so that in the bottom position your hips are flexed, your knees are slightly bent, and your arms are straight while being in line with your torso.
Initiate the movement while depressing through the shoulders first, then let your elbows drive back and down. At the top, keep your head neutral and your shoulders pulled down. Lower back down to the start