How to do it
Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes to keep the body line rigid.
- 1
Grasp the pull-up bar with a wide grip, hands facing away from you.
- 2
Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended.
- 3
Pull yourself up until your chest almost touches the bar, keeping your body straight.
- 4
Pause at the top, then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Lead with your chest and pull your shoulder blades down and back to fully engage the targeted muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Kipping the legs upward to the bar
- ✕Stopping the pull short of the bar
- ✕Dropping fast from the top of the rep