Pull-up
The pull-up is a compound upper-body exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves gripping a bar with an overhand grip and pulling the body upward until the chin is above the bar. This exercise also engages the biceps, shoulders, and upper back muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Engage your core to prevent swinging.
- Keep your shoulders down and back.
- Use a full range of motion, extending your arms fully at the bottom.
- Avoid using momentum to pull yourself up.
- Grip the bar firmly but not too tightly.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- elbow tendinitis
- recent upper body surgery
Also known as
Trazioni alla sbarra, chin-up (underhand grip variation), neutral grip pull-up, wide grip pull-up, close grip pull-up, chin-up