Pull-up

Learn how to do the Pull-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Forearms.

Pull-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Pull-up

Follow these steps to perform the Pull-up with correct form:

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

Pull-up Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

bicepsforearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
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Category
Main

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