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Wide Grip Pull-Up

intermediate Bodyweight

Pull-up with hands wider than shoulder-width for greater lat stretch.

Primary Muscles

Lats

Secondary Muscles

Biceps Rear delts

Instructions

Grip bar wider than shoulder-width overhand. Pull chest to bar, focus on pulling elbows down and in.

Common Mistakes

Insufficient range, not getting chin over bar, kipping.

Variations

  • Standard Pull-Up
  • Chin-Up
  • Assisted Pull-Up