Lats Back Body Weight #0652

Pull-Up

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Pull-Up — Animated demonstration

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At a glance

Target muscle
Lats
Body part
Back
Equipment
Body Weight
Synergist group
Biceps

Secondary muscles

Biceps Forearms

How to perform

  1. 1

    Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

  3. 3

    Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your chest towards the bar.

  4. 4

    Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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