Exercise technique

pull up (neutral grip)

The neutral grip pull-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engaging the biceps and forearms. It is performed by hanging from a pull-up bar with palms facing each other, pulling the chin above the bar, and lowering back down with control.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and your arms fully extended.
  2. Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  3. Pull your body up towards the bar by bending your elbows and driving your elbows down towards your hips.
  4. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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