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Slow-lowering pull-ups

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 4 minOn your own

Getting to the top of a pull-up and lowering as slowly as you can. The quickest way to your first pull-up.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

A bar with a box or step under it so you can get your chin over the bar. Overhand grip, a little wider than the shoulders.

You need: A pull-up bar and a box or step (a gym)

Steps

  1. Step or jump up so your chin is over the bar
  2. Lower yourself as slowly as you can until the arms are almost straight
  3. Step back up and repeat

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Fewer seconds.

Harder

More seconds, or pause halfway down.