Pull-Up
The best bodyweight back builder. Use bands or negatives to progress.
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Biceps, Core / Abs
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- intermediate
How to do it
- 1Hang from the bar with an overhand grip.
- 2Pull your chest toward the bar until your chin clears it.
- 3Lower all the way down with control.
Coach's tips
- Start with slow 5-second negatives if you can't do one yet
- Keep ribs down
Common mistakes
- • Kipping or swinging
- • Half reps