Exercises / Intermediate
Neutral pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On parallel bars.
Hang with your elbows locked.
Perform a pull-up until your chin is higher than the bar.
This hand placement is indicated for people with wrist issues.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio15
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
Back and biceps hypertrophy
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Just Pull for 30 min.
Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
26 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
One For All - Explosive Pull-Ups
Biceps ∙ Lats
33 min · 5 exercises
Intermediate
Bakugo - Planche - Front
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Upper Trapezius
60 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Inferno
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
40 min · 20 exercises
Beginner
Pull-ups beginner
Biceps ∙ Lats
29 min · 6 exercises
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