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
Weighted Pullup
Weighted pullups intensify the activation of your back muscles and provide you with more defined back muscles.
Instructions
- Secure the dip belt tightly around your waist so that the weight plate hangs between your legs. Hold the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart. Fully extend your arms and lift your knees to 90°.
- Pull yourself up until your chest touches the bar. Be sure to actively squeeze your back, pulling your elbows. Lower your body until your shoulders and arms are fully extended.
Tips
- Don't stop before reaching the bottom position. Come to the dead hang at the bottom.
- Don't stop before reaching the top position. Finish the repetition by bringing your chest to the bar.
- Do not pull by the wrists. Pull your elbows back.
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.
Inverted Row
Inverted Row is an excellent full-body workout that can improve upper body strength and grip strength, recruit glutes and hamstrings, and boost your biceps.
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