Wide-Grip Pull-Up

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Sets

Reps

Bodyweight

Equipment

8.00

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

lats

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Secondary

biceps

Grip the bar wider than shoulder-width, palms facing away.

Hang with arms fully extended, shoulders engaged.

Pull up until your chin clears the bar, focusing on driving elbows down and out.

Lower slowly to a full hang.

The wider grip shifts more emphasis onto the outer lats.

What muscles does Wide-Grip Pull-Up work?

Wide-Grip Pull-Up primarily targets the lats, with the biceps working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Wide-Grip Pull-Up should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 10 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Wide-Grip Pull-Up?

Wide-Grip Pull-Up requires no equipment — it can be done with just bodyweight.

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