Wide-grip Pull-up
Muscle Groups: Lats
Wide-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 Wide-grip Pull-up with proper form and technique.
- 1
Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand, wide grip, hands wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Keep your arms fully extended and your body straight.
- 3
Pull your body upwards until your chin clears the bar.
- 4
Slowly lower your body back down to the starting position with fully extended arms.
Secondary Muscles
While Wide-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 Wide-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 Wide-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.
