Bodyweight and pull-up bar

Pull-up

A bodyweight vertical pull that raises the torso toward an overhead bar using the lats, upper back, arms and grip together.
All equipment guides
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Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Lats
Supporting
Biceps · Rhomboids · Forearms
PRIMARY
Lats
SUPPORTING
Biceps · Rhomboids · Forearms

How to set it up

1
Take an even overhand grip on a secure bar.
2
Begin from a controlled hang with the ribs and pelvis stacked.
3
Use assistance that preserves a smooth full-body path when needed.

How the movement works

1
Pull the elbows down toward the ribs as the chest rises toward the bar.
2
Lower under control until the arms are long without dropping into the shoulders.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
Your next session

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