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Shoulder Grip Pull-Up

Shoulder Grip Pull-Up: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
lats, biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
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How to do it

  1. Grab the pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip, palms facing away from you.
  2. Hang freely with your arms fully extended.
  3. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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