Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Pull up.
The pull-up is a compound upper-body pulling exercise performed by hanging from a fixed bar with an overhand grip and pulling the body up until the chin clears the bar. It primarily develops the latissimus dorsi, with the upper back, biceps, forearms, and rear deltoids assisting.
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The Pull up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.