General Pullup
General Pullup is a bodyweight exercise that involves multiple muscles of your body. It strengthens the biceps, core, and forearm and increases stability throughout the shoulders.
ADVANCED
Mixed-Grip Pullup
Mixed-Grip Pullup improves grip strength over other variations, making it a good option for heavily weighted repetitions. Moreover, it works the same muscles as the standard Pull-Up and Chin-Up.
Instructions
- Grab the bar with one hand facing your body and the other away from you, with your hands shoulder-width apart. Let your arms hang in a fully extended position.
- Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, and pull yourself up until your chin touches the bar. Pause in this position, and then slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and your shoulders back.
- Place your elbows behind you, so you don't pull on your wrists.
- Alternate grips on each set.
Alternative Exercises
Towel Pullup
Towel Pullup primarily targets your forearm muscles, core muscles, and latissimus dorsi. It also activates the muscles in your forearms more than a regular pullup, as well as helping increase your grip strength.
Weighted Pullup
Weighted pullups intensify the activation of your back muscles and provide you with more defined back muscles.
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