Close-Grip Pull-up

Expert Advice

Lead with your chest and squeeze your shoulder blades together to maximize lat engagement.

Grip a pull-up bar with hands about shoulder-width apart, palms facing away from you.
Hang with your arms fully extended and legs crossed at the ankles.
Pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar, focusing on using your lats.
Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary

Lats80%

Secondary

Biceps20%

Equipment

Special Bar

Exercise Type

Strength