Quote Originally Posted by Bad JuJu
I've been following a particular cycling fitness program that suggests "pulling up on the handlebars" when you're pedaling hard, particularly on hills (in the saddle, anyway).

.... but this pulling up thing has me perplexed. Any ideas?
Hmmm... I missed this bit when replying earlier... well done Dogmama on picking it up...

I find I almost wrench the bars when going up a steep hill... I really use them a leverege and throw my weight around on them...

Same in a "sprint" situation (though what I do and the speed I go at hardly constitutes a sprint ) ... I stand and throw the bike from side to side.

So I think thats what you/Sidwell are talking about...
I suggest you watch some top racers coming in for sprints or climbing hills (if you dont have anyone local, then something like the Giro or Le tour highlights are readily available and would show you the technique employed - using handlebars - to optimise power output