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Wide Grip Pull-up

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Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Biceps Forearms

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Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.7

Force

pull

Wide Grip Pull-up is a advanced multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.

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Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

2

Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

3

Pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar.

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Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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