Pull ups
Starting Posture
Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
How to Exercise
Pull yourself up until your chin is over the bar, then lower yourself back down with control. Aim for 3-5 reps.
Breath Control
Exhale as you pull yourself up, inhale as you lower yourself down.
Common errors
Arching your back, not fully extending your arms at the bottom, or using a kipping motion to gain momentum.
Weights
Grips
Overhand grip is most common, but you can also try underhand (chin-up) grip or a neutral grip.
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
Planche Fit!
Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
Engage your core and focus on using your back muscles to pull yourself up. It's okay to use assistance or modify the exercise if needed.
Cautions
Avoid swinging or using momentum to lift yourself up, this can lead to injury. If you experience pain, stop immediately.