MN/PE6 question. NEED ADVICE.

So I've been doing the MN/PE6 progression for a couple weeks now. I have been performing the exercise on a pull-up bar because I don't have access to stall bars. My question is, do you think I am not getting the right muscle stimulation (i.e. wasting my time) doing the exercise on a pull-up bar. The main difference between the two is that my back is not supported on the pull-up bar. What do you think? Anyone else in the same situation?

I'm in the same situation. I have been stuck on this one for a while. I believe that it is probably harder on a pull-up bar. I'm making slow progress. I'd just like to know what others have to say about this progression.

deanb said:

I believe that it is probably harder on a pull-up bar.

Sorry to break it to you, but it is much easier on a pull up bar.

If you train with someone you can ask them to push against your shoulder blades so they don't move back.

I was stuck here for quite a while, so don't feel too bad.

I guess you're right.  I was somehow thinking that with my back held firm that I could somehow transfer the force applied through my back to the wall to being able to lift my legs better, but I've never tried it except on a pull-up bar so I don't know.

Even on a pull-up bar, it has been a HUGE increase in difficulty from the prior exercise.

Without trying it might seem that it works that way, but by being held in place your not able to get under your centre of mass, which effectively means you have to exert more leverage to lift. Not only that, but it makes it harder for you to use your lats, which forces the lift to the core where it's meant to be.

There is one thing you can do to make it 'easier' that's increase your pike flexibility, which is why that's a key part of the iM work for this element.

Thanks for your response Cole. That information will be really helpful. I think I am going to try to make something to attach to my pull-up bar that will support my back. I don't want to waste any more time doing this exercise incorrectly.

this might be a little awkward at first, but you can try setting up your pullup bar on the frame(please make sure its secure before you test it out) while the door is closed with enough space for your knuckles to fit through. it should simulate a similar(thought not exactly the same) feeling

KeilaniG's suggestion is pretty good one if it's possible with your doorframe.

I use two pullup bars with other behind my shoulders as if someone was pushing me. 

For MN iM5 I realised that I can put a board vertically against the bars and walk my way up that, similarly you could walk up the door.