Pull Up

The Pull up exercise is performed on a pull up bar and it works the Lats, the mid back, and front of the arms

Primary Muscles:     Latissimus dorsi / Teres major

Secondary Muscles:

Mid trapezius

Rhomboids

Biceps brachii

Brachialis

Brachioradialis

Lower trapezius

          

Starting Position

• Reach up and grasp the bar with an overhand grip
• Hang from the bar and gently cross your feet behind you

Exercise Movement

• Pull your body up until your neck reaches the height of your hands
• Pause briefly, then lower your body to the start under control
• Repeat as necessary keeping the movement smooth and continuous

 

*Variation: This exercise can be performed on an Assisted Chin up machine*

→ Alternative – Chin up