How to do pull up

Coach's Tips

This exercise requires lifting your body weight using upper body strength. It's referred to as a pull-up when your palms face outward and a chin-up when your palms face inward.

Start Position

1. Stand right under a pull-up bar with arms fully extended, gripping it slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2. Keep your body aligned, with a tight core.

3. Look forward, keeping your chin slightly tucked.

Proper Form

1. Initiate the movement by pulling your body upwards until your chin is above the bar.

2. Gradually lower yourself back to the initial position.

3. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Breathing Technique

1. Exhale as you lift your body during the upward movement.

2. Inhale as you lower your body back down.

Precautions

1. Avoid using body momentum or swinging to lift yourself up.

2. Keep your back and neck in a neutral position without arching.

3. Remember to breathe; don’t hold your breath.

4. Don’t fully extend your elbows at the bottom of the movement.