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90 Degree Pull Up

Partial-range pull-up emphasizing controlled strength around the 90-degree elbow position.

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90 Degree Pull Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

BackBicepsForearmsAbs

Equipment

Pull Up Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hang from the bar with an overhand grip, arms straight, and shoulders engaged.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and begin the pull-up by driving your elbows down.
  3. 03Pull until your elbows are bent to about 90 degrees, keeping your legs still.
  4. 04Pause briefly in this halfway position without reaching your chin toward the bar.
  5. 05Lower to the starting hang under control before beginning the next repetition.

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