Technique
Grasp the pull-up bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width and palms facing away from you. Hang with arms fully extended, then pull your body up until your chin clears the bar, then lower back to starting position.
A compound upper body exercise that targets the back, biceps, and shoulders through controlled bodyweight pulling movements on a pull-up bar.
Grasp the pull-up bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width and palms facing away from you. Hang with arms fully extended, then pull your body up until your chin clears the bar, then lower back to starting position.
Grasp the pull-up bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you, and body hanging with arms fully extended.
Return to the starting position with arms fully extended and body hanging, maintaining the same grip and body position throughout the movement.
Keep your core tight, pull your elbows down, squeeze your shoulder blades, control the movement, breathe steadily
Swinging, incomplete range of motion, poor form, not engaging core, rushing the movement
Add weight, increase repetitions, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different grip positions.
Use assistance bands, perform negative pull-ups, focus on form over repetitions, reduce range of motion, practice hanging.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Ensure the pull-up bar is stable and properly secured. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.