Neutral-grip Pull-up
Muscle Groups: Lats
Neutral-grip Pull-up focuses on Lats, with Biceps, Upper Back, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Neutral-grip Pull-up with proper form and technique.
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Hang from a pull-up bar with a neutral, shoulder-width grip, allowing your arms to fully extend.
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Engage your back and arm muscles to pull your body upward.
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Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar.
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Slowly lower your body back to the starting position with controlled movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Neutral-grip Pull-up primarily targets Lats , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Upper Back, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Neutral-grip Pull-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Neutral-grip Pull-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
