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    Wide Grip Pullup

    The wide grip pullup is a bodyweight exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) with significant involvement of the bicep and forearms. It requires hanging from a pullup bar with a grip wider than shoulder-width, pulling the chin above the bar, and lowering back down with control.

    Also Works

    BicepsForearms

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Hang from a pullup bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands wider than shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Engage your core and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

    3. 3

      Pull your body up towards the bar until your chin is above the bar.

    4. 4

      Lower your body back down to the starting position with control.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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