Wide-Grip Pull-Up (female)

Wide-Grip Pull-Up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Grab a bar with a grip wider than shoulder width, palms facing away from you
  • 2Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar level
  • 3Hold the position for a second at the top
  • 4Slowly lower your body back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the process for desired amount of repetitions

Tips:

  • Engage your core and keep your body as straight as possible during the exercise
  • Avoid using momentum to lift your body.
  • Focus on pulling your elbows towards your waist to better engage the back muscles
  • To avoid strain, ensure a full range of motion by fully straightening your arms in the low position

Wide-Grip Pull-Up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs