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Wide Grip Rear Pull-Up
The wide grip rear pull-up is a bodyweight exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engaging the biceps and forearms. It requires the user to pull their body up to a bar using a wide overhand grip, emphasizing upper back development.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Grab the pull-up bar with a wide overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2.Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
- 3.Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
- 4.Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
bicepsforearms
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