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Compound · Vertical pull

Pull-Up (pronated)

Pull-Up (pronated) is a compound vertical pull that trains the back. Drive your elbows down toward your ribs, keep your torso quiet, and control the stretch at the top of every rep. Your biceps and core assist throughout the movement.

Primary muscles
Back
Secondary muscles
Biceps and Core
Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement pattern
Vertical pull
Type
Compound (multi-joint)

Substitutions

  • Lat Pulldown

    Same vertical pull pattern · also trains the back.

  • Chin-Up

    Same vertical pull pattern · also trains the back.

  • Neutral-Grip Pull-Up

    Same vertical pull pattern · also trains the back.

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