Exercise guide

Wide Grip Pull Up.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Front
Back
PrimaryLats
SecondaryAbs, Biceps, Shoulders, Upper Back

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand (pronated) grip, hands wider than shoulder-width. Hang tall with arms straight.

  2. 02

    Take a deep breath, squeeze your glutes and brace your abs to keep your body rigid.

  3. 03

    Start the rep by pulling your shoulder blades down (avoid shrugging), then drive your elbows straight down toward the floor as you engage your lats.

  4. 04

    Pull until your chin reaches the bar and you feel a strong lat contraction.

  5. 05

    Lower under control all the way back to a full hang, keeping your shoulders packed, then repeat for the prescribed reps.

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