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Pull-ups (neutral grip)

Intermediate10 repsNo jumping

Muscles worked

Lats

You need

Pull-up bar

How to do it

  1. Execution
  2. Pulling phase (concentric):
  3. Drive your elbows down and back, pulling your chest toward your hands.
  4. Keep your shoulders depressed and retracted (avoid shrugging).
  5. Focus on squeezing your lats and upper back at the top.
  6. Top position:
  7. Chin should clear or reach the level of your hands.
  8. Pause briefly and contract your lats hard.

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