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Pull-ups – Back & Lat Basics

Grip, tension, and full range make pull-ups effective.

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Target muscles

Lats, biceps, upper back

Execution

  • Start from an active hang with shoulders down.
  • Pull your chest toward the bar.
  • Control the movement upward.
  • Lower slowly to full extension.

Common mistakes

  • Kipping.
  • Passive hanging shoulders.
  • Half reps.

Progression

Negatives, band-assisted, assisted machine.

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