Wide Pull Up
Learn how to do the Wide Pull Up with proper form, setup, and execution.
This body weight movement primarily targets back, including lats.
How to Perform Wide Pull Up
- 1
Grab a pull-up bar with a wide overhand grip, hands well outside shoulder-width.
- 2
Hang with your arms fully extended and cross your feet behind you.
- 3
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 4
Pull yourself up by driving your elbows down until your chin clears the bar, squeezing your lats at the top and exhale.
- 5
Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position and breathe in.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.