Wide Grip Pull-Up

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

How to do it

  1. Hang from the bar with a wide grip, palms facing away.
  2. Brace your core.
  3. Pull up until your chin reaches the bar.
  4. Lower under control to straight arms.
Coach tip: A wide grip emphasizes width but shortens the range.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lats
Secondary: Upper Back, Biceps

Wide Grip 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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