How to perform the pull-up

  1. 1

    Start from a controlled hang

  2. 2

    Pull elbows toward your ribs

  3. 3

    Keep the ribs stacked

  4. 4

    Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Kicking through difficult reps
  • Losing shoulder control at the bottom
  • Counting partial reps as full reps

Alternatives

Lat pulldownAssisted pull-upEccentric pull-up