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Neutral Grip Pull Ups demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Neutral Grip Pull Ups

A pull-up variation on parallel handles with palms facing each other, recruiting the lats with strong brachialis assistance.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Biceps · Brachialis · Forearm Flexors · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Grip parallel bars with palms facing each other.

  2. 02

    Hang with your arms fully extended.

  3. 03

    Pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.

  4. 04

    Squeeze your lats at the top of the movement.

  5. 05

    Lower yourself with control to the starting position.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.