Hammer Grip Pull up on Dip Cage Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Latissimus Dorsi
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Back
Primary Muscle
Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Muscles
Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus
Intensity
high
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
8
Alternate Names
Close Grip Pull-Up, Neutral Grip Pull-Up

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Hammer Grip Pull up on Dip Cage

  1. Stand in front of the dip cage and grip the bars with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
  2. Jump or step up to get into starting position, with arms fully extended.
  3. Engage your core and pull your body up until your chin is above the bars.
  4. Lower your body back down with control until your arms are fully extended again.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum to swing the body upwards.
  • Allowing shoulders to hunch towards the ears.
  • Not fully engaging the back muscles.

Modifications

  • Use resistance bands for assistance if needed.
  • Perform negative pull-ups to build strength.

Tips

  • Engage your core while performing the pull-up.
  • Keep your shoulders down away from your ears.
  • Focus on a controlled movement both upwards and downwards.

Tags

back
pull-up
strength
latissimus dorsi
upper body
bodyweight

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