Pull-up

Intermediate
Pull-up animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.
  2. Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  3. Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your chest towards the bar.
  4. Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Back

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryLats
Secondary
BicepsForearms