How to Do Pull-Up: Step by Step
- Grip bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away
- Start from dead hang with arms fully extended
- Pull until chin clears the bar, driving elbows down
- Lower with control — full range of motion
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Kipping or swinging for momentum
- Half reps — not going to full hang at the bottom
- Craning neck over bar instead of pulling chest up
Pull-Up Tips
- Can't do a full pull-up? Start with band-assisted or negative (lowering only) pull-ups
- Think about driving your elbows down to your hips rather than pulling with your arms
- Avoid the half-rep trap — go to full extension at the bottom every rep
- Add weight with a belt or dumbbell between your feet once you can do 10+ strict reps
Muscles Worked
backbicepscore
Equipment
pull-up bar
Tracking
Count reps