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Wide Grip Pull Ups demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Wide Grip Pull Ups

A pull-up performed with a wide overhand grip, emphasizing the lats and upper-back width.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Biceps · Traps · Rear Delts · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Grip the pull-up bar with an overhand grip wider than shoulder-width.

  2. 02

    Hang with arms fully extended and core braced.

  3. 03

    Pull your chest toward the bar by driving your elbows down.

  4. 04

    Keep your shoulders pulled back as you rise.

  5. 05

    Lower yourself under control to full extension.

  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.