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Pull-up

Secondary: Biceps, Core

Strength

3–5

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

6–10

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

10–15

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Dead hang, then pull the elbows down and in.
  • Lead with the chest; chin clears the bar.
  • Lower fully under control.

Common mistakes

  • Kipping when you meant strict
  • Half range
  • Shrugging into the ears

Appears in

Same muscle group