Main Muscle TargetedLats
Exercise TypeStrength
Auxiliary Muscles WorkedBiceps, Middle Back
EquipmentNone
Mechanics TypeCompound
Exercise LevelIntermediate
Applied ForcePull
Sport
Male Version
Female Version
Male variant
Male variant
Female variant
Female variant

Instructions

1) Take a neutral grip on parallel pull-up bars, hanging freely with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
2) Pull yourself up by flexing the elbows and extending the glenohumeral joint. Do not swing or use momentum to complete the movement. Attempt to get your chin above your hands.
3) Pause at the top of the motion before lowering yourself to the starting position.

Alternative Exercises

V-Bar Pulldown


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