Back · Pull-up bar
Pull-up
Before your first rep
- Grip slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away, thumbs wrapped around the bar.
- Start from a full hang with straight arms and shoulders pulled down away from your ears.
The movement
- 1Hang from the bar with hands slightly wider than your shoulders, palms facing away.
- 2Pull your chest toward the bar, driving your elbows down.
- 3Lower under control until your arms are straight.
Watch out for
Most people need the assisted machine or bands for months first, and that is completely normal.
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First time doing this
3 sets·3-8 reps
No history for this one yet. Start lighter than you think you need — you should finish every set feeling like you had four or five more reps in you. You can always add weight next session; a strain costs you weeks.
Reps
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