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Pull-ups

At home Everyone

HardAbout 5 minOn your own

Body-weight pulling strength for the back and grip.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Band-assisted pull up, if you cannot do one yet

Set up

Hang from the bar, hands just wider than the shoulders, palms facing away.

You need: A pull-up bar (a gym)

Steps

  1. Pull the shoulder blades down first
  2. Pull until the chin is over the bar
  3. Lower slowly to straight arms

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Use a band under the knees, or jump up and lower slowly.

Harder

Slower lowering, or add weight.