Pull-Up
Learn how to do Pull-Up with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Pull-Up is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Lats, with secondary activation of the Biceps. It has a MET value of 5.5, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 193 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Pull-Up
1 - Grab the pull-up bar with your arms nearly extended at the width recommended by your coach using a pronated grip (palms facing down).
2 - Slightly arch your back and push your chest out.
Nice, you're in the starting position 👌
3 - Now, keeping this position, breathe out and pull yourself up until your chest reaches bar height.
4 - Lower yourself while controlling the movement to return to the starting position.
Feel free to rewatch the video to fully understand the movement.
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Equipment
- No equipment
Calories Burned Doing Pull-Up
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MET 5.5Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)
Quick Facts: Pull-Up
- Type
- No equipment exercise
- Primary muscle
- Lats
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps
- MET value
- 5.5
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 193 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Pull-Up
What muscles does Pull-Up work?
Pull-Up primarily targets the Lats, with secondary engagement of the Biceps.
How do you do Pull-Up correctly?
How to perform this exercise correctly 😎 1 - Grab the pull-up bar with your arms nearly extended at the width recommended by your coach using a pronated
Is Pull-Up good for beginners?
Pull-Up has a MET value of 5.5, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.
What equipment do you need for Pull-Up?
Pull-Up requires: No equipment.
What are the benefits of Pull-Up?
Pull-Up strengthens the Lats, engages the Biceps.
What exercises are similar to Pull-Up?
Similar exercises to Pull-Up include Barbell Bent Over Row, Dumbbell Bent Over Row, High Row – Machine, High Row – Pronated Grip Machine.
Is Pull-Up better than Barbell Bent Over Row?
Both Pull-Up and Barbell Bent Over Row target the Lats. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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