Pull-Up

Step-by-step technique for Pull-Up, an exercise for lats using bodyweight. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Hang from a bar with a grip wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away.
  2. Brace your core and pull your shoulder blades down.
  3. Pull up until your chin clears the bar.
  4. Lower under control to straight arms.
Coach tip: Start each rep from a full hang with engaged shoulder blades.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lats
Secondary: Biceps, Upper Back

Pull-Up is a strength exercise that loads the lats using bodyweight. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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