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Eagle
Fitness
Pull Up
The pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the back, biceps, and shoulders. It helps build upper body strength and muscle mass, focusing on the lats and upper back.
Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight
Back
Bodyweight
1. Setup: Position yourself under a pull-up bar.
2. Grip: Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
3. Starting Position: Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and engage your core.
4. Execution: Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.
5. Return: Slowly lower your body back to the starting position with your arms fully extended. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Diagram of the muscles activated:
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