Pull-up (negative) (male)

Pull-up demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Find a pull-up bar and jump or use a step to reach the top position
  • 2Hold your position at the top for a brief pause with your chin over the bar
  • 3Lower yourself down slowly and in a controlled manner until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Pause briefly at the bottom
  • 5Repeat the exercise for desired repetitions

Tips:

  • Focus on controlling the downward movement, make it slow and steady
  • Keep your core engaged through the entire exercise
  • Resist the urge to drop quickly. Control the descent
  • Remember to breathe - inhale on the way down, exhale at the top

Pull-up Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs