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StrengthIntermediate

Pull-Up

Equipment:Pull Up Bar
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lats

Secondary

Biceps, Middle Back, Shoulders

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Grip the pull-up bar with an overhand grip (palms facing away), hands shoulder-width apart or slightly wider.

  2. 2

    Hang from the bar with arms fully extended (dead hang). Engage core.

  3. 3

    Initiate the pull by retracting and depressing your shoulder blades.

  4. 4

    Pull your body upward by driving elbows down towards your sides until your chin clears the bar.

  5. 5

    Pause briefly at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower yourself back to the starting position with control, fully extending arms.

  7. 7

    Repeat for desired repetitions.