How To Do Pull-Ups Correctly

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The pull-up has long been regarded the king of upper body exercises. The pull-up is to the upper body what the squat is to the lower body.

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- Strengthens all of the back muscles including the lattisimus dorsi, the rhomboids, the mid trapezius, and the posterior shoulders.

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HOW TO DO A PULL-UP CORRECTLY

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- You can wrap your thumbs around the bar, or have them above the bar. A full grip is stronger, but some may find the thumbs over grip more comfortable.

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