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Pause Pull-Up demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Pause Pull-Up

A pull-up variation that adds a brief isometric hold at the top of the movement, with the chin over the bar, before lowering back down.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

advanced

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Traps · Rear Delts · Rhomboids · Biceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended.

  2. 02

    Pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.

  3. 03

    Pause and hold that top position for a moment.

  4. 04

    Lower yourself back down under control to a full hang.

  5. 05

    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.