Narrow Top Half Pull-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Top Half Pull-up
How to: Narrow Top Half Pull-up
- Grip the pull-up bar with a narrow grip, palms facing you.
- Hang with your arms fully extended.
- Pull your body upwards until your chin is above the bar, focusing on using your back muscles.
- Pause briefly at the top before slowly lowering down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not keeping the body straight.
- Using momentum instead of controlled strength.
- Neglecting to engage the back muscles properly.
Modifications
- Use a resistance band for assistance if needed.
- Perform the exercise with a lower range of motion initially.
Tips
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.
- Avoid swinging your body and use only your arms to pull up.
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Tags
back
strength
pull-up
bodyweight
upper body
muscle building