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Neutral-Grip Pull-up

A compound bodyweight exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Bodyweight
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoBiceps brachii, Brachialis

Setup

The neutral grip is easier on the elbows and shoulders than a wide pronated grip.

How to do it well

  • Grip the parallel handles palms facing
  • Pull the chest up to the handles
  • Lower to a full hang

Common mistakes

  • Swinging for momentum
  • Cutting the range short

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.