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Pull Up - Wide Overhand Grip

January 15, 2009

Starting Position

  • Hanging from a pullup bar with palms facing away from you and wider than shoulder width apart

Procedure

  • Keeping body and legs still, pull chest to bar
  • Return to start position and repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

  • Extend arms completely after each repetition
  • Do not swing body or legs during exercise

You Should Feel It

  • Working your back and arms

Tags: Shoulder, Chinup Bar, Strength, Biceps, Upper Body Pull, Back

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