Reverse Grip Pull-up

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

Reverse Grip Pull-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Reverse Grip Pull-up

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

  1. 1Grab the pull-up bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  3. 3Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
  4. 4Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Reverse Grip Pull-up Muscles Worked

Primary

lats

Secondary

bicepsforearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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