Target Muscles
Basic Muscle Groups |
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Lower-back (Main Target) |
Upper-back (Main Target) |
Back (Main Target) |
Biceps (Main Target) |
Forearms |
Advanced Muscle Groups |
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Erector-spinae (Main Target) |
Latissimus-dorsi (Main Target) |
Bicep-brachialis (Main Target) |
Caput-longum(long) (Main Target) |
Caput-breve(short) (Main Target) |
Brachioradialis |
Wrist-extensors |
Wrist-flexors |
Difficulty
Steps
Place a bench under a pull-up bar and stand on the bench.
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and glutes, then pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar.
Lower yourself back down with control, then repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
Strengthens the back, biceps, and forearms.
Improves upper body pulling strength.
Assists in building towards unassisted pull-ups.
Equipments