pull-up

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

lats

How to perform

1. 1

   Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.

2. 2

   Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

3. 3

   Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your chest towards the bar.

4. 4

   Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.