Wide Grip Pull Up
About
1. Wide grip pull-ups are a compound exercise that primarily uses the muscles on the sides of the back (lats).
2. The rear shoulder and arm muscles are also used together, and it is effective for developing back width.
How to Wide Grip Pull Up
Starting Position
1. Please grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and open your chest.
Proper Form
1. Grab the bar with a wide grip and spread your hands wider than shoulder width.
2. Pull your arms to bring your chest close to the bar.
3. Slowly extend your arms back to the original position.
Breathing Technique
1. Exhale as you pull yourself up to the bar.
2. Inhale as you slowly come down, feeling the resistance.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
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