Wide Grip Pull Up
Wide Grip Pull Up
The wide grip pull-up is a challenging upper body exercise that emphasizes back and shoulder strength. It’s a key movement for building a strong upper body and improving overall pulling power.
How to do Wide Grip Pull Up
- Grip the pull-up bar with your hands wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you.
- Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended, engaging your core and shoulders.
- Pull your chest up towards the bar, leading with your elbows, until your chin passes the bar.
- Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Form Tips
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears during the movement.
- Avoid swinging or using momentum—focus on using your back and arms to pull.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body as you pull up.
- Control your descent to maximize time under tension.
Primary Muscles Targeted
- Latissimus dorsi (lats)
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
Secondary Muscles Targeted
- Biceps
- Shoulders (deltoids)
- Core
