Because the pull up features shoulder adduction, AKA drawing the upper arm into the side, it’s awesome for loading up the lower lats. As you reach the apex of your pull up you’ll feel this area fire away – so keep that grip wide and squeeze the life out of those lats, bro. As...
As good as pull-ups are, they aren't the only exercises you can do for your lats. Use the best pull-up alternative to add some variety to your workouts!
The 21 Chin-Up and Pull-Up Variations Whether you want to build muscle, get stronger, or increase your chin-up/pull-up performance, these variations will help. Use them in place of conventional chin-ups or pull-ups or as a secondary assistance exercise after your main workout. Or, if y...
Doing negative reps allows you to do pull-ups and chin-ups even if you aren’t strong enough to pull your chin up to the bar. You can usenegative reps to build the strengthnecessary to eventually progress to full reps. You can do negative-only reps, or, if you can already do several...