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wide grip rear pull-up
wide grip rear pull-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Grab the pull-up bar with a wide overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 2. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
Step 3. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
Step 4. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
lats
Secondary muscles
bicepsforearms
Primary body parts
back
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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