Lats · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Pull-up
The pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back. It also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles. The movement requires significant upper body strength, coordination, and control, making it a challenging exercise for many individuals.
- Primary muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Back
How to do Pull-up, step by step
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.
- Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your chest towards the bar.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Station taken, or training at home? Alternatives to Pull-up →
Track Pull-up in SPLYT
Pull-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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