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Pull Up

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Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind — Anatomical illustration of the latissimus dorsi muscle seen from behind. Illustration by Anatomography, CC BY-SA 2.1 JP, via Wikimedia Commons.

Primary muscle

back

Equipment

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How to perform

Hang from bar with overhand grip. Pull yourself up until chin clears the bar. Lower with control.

Technique video

The Best Way To Do Pull Ups For A Wide Back (Optimal Training Technique) by Jeff Nippard, on YouTube. Embedded with no tracking cookies until you press play.