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Pull-up

Pull-up

Advanced BodyweightPull-up bar

Video

Execution (step by step)

1

Overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.

2

Hang fully extended -- full extension of the lats.

3

Pull your chest to the bar, not your chin.

4

Elbows move straight down and slightly backward.

5

Lower slowly to full extension.


Muscles

Primary

lats

Supporting

bicepsrear deltscore

Programming

Strength 4-5 sets x 3-6 reps
Hypertrophy 3-4 sets x 6-12 reps
Endurance 2-3 sets x 12-20 reps

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