Animated GIF · Available via API
gif_boxWide Grip Pull-up
play_arrow Try via APItarget Target Muscle Groups
fitness_center Equipment
Body WeightCategory
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.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
Pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar.
Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
grid_view More Back Exercises
Use this data in your app
Access Wide Grip Pull-up and 1,300+ other exercises via the WorkoutX REST API. GIFs, muscle data, instructions — all in one JSON response.
Fetch by exercise ID
Browse Back exercises