Wide Grip Pullups

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Wide Grip Pullups is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works the lats, with the biceps and forearms assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

How to do Wide Grip Pullups

  1. 1

    Hang from a wide grip bar with an overhand grip (palms facing forward). Your arms should be greater than shoulder width apart. Cross your legs and bend your knees. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Pull up toward the bar with the aim of bringing your chin up and over the bar.

  3. 3

    Hold the position at the top for a second before slowly controlling your descent back to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Fully extend your arms when returning to the starting position.
  • If you are unable to support your own bodyweight, you may use an assisted pullup machine or a spotter who can assist you by supporting your bent legs.
  • Try not to swing or use momentum to assist with the movement.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

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