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Lats · Intermediate

V Bar Pull Up

Vertical pulling drill building back and arm strength through full control.

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Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBicepsForearms

Equipment

Pull Up Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 10

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Attach the V-bar securely over the pull-up bar and hang from the neutral-grip handles with active shoulders.
  2. 02Brace the trunk and keep the legs quiet beneath you.
  3. 03Drive the elbows down and pull the chest upward toward the handle.
  4. 04Reach chin or upper-chest height without craning the neck or swinging.
  5. 05Lower under control to full arm extension, re-engage the shoulders, and repeat.

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