Wide Grip Pull-up
Learn how to do the Wide Grip Pull-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Lats, with secondary emphasis on Biceps, Forearms.
How to Do the Wide Grip Pull-up
Follow these steps to perform the Wide Grip Pull-up with correct form:
- 1Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- 3Pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar.
- 4Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Wide Grip Pull-up Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- body weight
- Body Part
- back
- Category
- Main
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Wide Grip Pull-up work?
The Wide Grip Pull-up primarily targets your Lats. Secondary muscles worked include Biceps, Forearms. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your back.
Do I need equipment for the Wide Grip Pull-up?
No. The Wide Grip Pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment. You can perform it anywhere with enough space.
How do I perform the Wide Grip Pull-up with proper form?
Start by hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.. Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
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