Weighted Pull Up Hang Exercise - How To Video & Tips
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Lats
Pull-up bar
Intermediate
Pull
Middle Back, Biceps
Pull ups build serious upper body strength and create that wide, powerful back look. They work multiple muscle groups at once for maximum muscle development.
1. Hang from a pull-up bar with hands wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away from you 2. Start with arms fully extended and shoulders pulled down, engage your core muscles 3. Pull your body up by driving your elbows down and back until your chin clears the bar 4. Hold the top position for a brief pause, squeezing your back muscles tight 5. Lower yourself back down with control to the starting pull up position, maintaining tension throughout
• Keep your shoulders pulled down and back throughout the entire pull up movement • Focus on pulling with your back muscles rather than just your arms for better results • Maintain a slight forward lean to better target your lats during the exercise • Control the lowering phase - it should take 2-3 seconds to come back down
• Using momentum or swinging your body instead of controlled muscle movement during pull ups • Not going through the full range of motion - you need to fully extend your arms at the bottom • Letting your shoulders roll forward or shrug up toward your ears during the movement
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