Exercise guide
Close Grip Pull Up.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryLats
SecondaryAbs, Biceps, Shoulders, Upper Back
Make every rep count.
- 01
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand (pronated) grip, hands about shoulder-width.
- 02
Take a deep breath, squeeze your glutes and brace your abs to keep your body tight.
- 03
Set your shoulders first: pull your shoulder blades down (avoid shrugging).
- 04
Start the pull by driving your elbows straight down toward the floor and think about using your lats, not your biceps.
- 05
Continue until your chin reaches the bar and you feel your lats fully engaged.
- 06
Lower with control back to a dead hang, keeping your shoulders stable—then repeat for the prescribed reps.





