Pull Up Overview
| Exercise: | Pull Up |
| Primary Muscle: | Upper Back |
| Additional Muscle(s): | Lats, Biceps |
| Type: | Compound, Pull |
| Gear Needed: | Body Weight |
What is a Pull Up?:
One of the most important and helpful body weight exercises is indeed the pull up. However, they require a great deal of strength and most people cannot do them efficiently. We highly recommend that you put the work in to be able to do pull ups, as we feel that they are one of the most effective exercises that you can do. In addition, the equipment needed is minimal, making this exercise a staple for any and all routines.
If you find yourself having trouble with doing pull up, other variations are available. These exercises include Chin ups, Lat Pull Downs, along with Parallel Grip Chin Ups. These versions are not as hard to do, but it also builds the same muscle groups.
How to Do a Pull Up
- Using a dip belt, add weight to it and hook it around your waist. Take the palms of your hands facing forward, and grab the pull up bar. Make sure your hands are spaced shoulder width apart for the necessary grip. Have both of your arms extended in front of you while holding the bar as the necessary grip.
- Have your torso extend back to about 30 degrees, while making a curve in your lower back and sticking your chest forward. This stance with be the starting point of the exercise.
- While breathing out, extend your torso upward and have your head above your hands. Squeeze your shoulder blazes back and down when you reach the top contracted position.
- Once you’ve achieved the top position, start to breathe out and at a slow pace lower your torso back to the original starting position with both arms extended and your lats completely stretched.
How to Do a Pull Up Video
http://youtu.be/HQa7iV9sE_w