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Lats · Intermediate

Narrow Top-Half Pull-Up

Partial-range pull-up using a narrow overhand grip and only the upper half of the movement.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBicepsForearmsCore

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × reps

3 × 8

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Take a narrow overhand grip and use a box or controlled pull to reach the top position with the chin over the bar.
  2. 02Brace the trunk, keep the legs quiet, and hold the shoulders down away from the ears.
  3. 03Lower slowly only until the elbows open about halfway while the shoulders remain active.
  4. 04Pause without dropping into a dead hang, then drive the elbows down to return the chest toward the bar.
  5. 05Step down safely after the set instead of releasing from the top.

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