pull-up
A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with body weight.
How to do pull-up
Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.
Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and bringing your chest towards the bar.
Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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