Pull-Up (Neutral Grip)
The pull-up on parallel handles with the palms facing each other; the neutral grip is kinder to the wrists and elbows and brings the brachialis in.
How to do it
Setup
Hang from parallel handles a little wider than the shoulders, palms facing each other, arms straight.
Steps
- Draw the shoulder blades down to start the pull.
- Pull until the chin clears the handles, elbows close to the body.
- Lower to straight arms with control.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring out on the handles: they travel down beside the ribs. Kicking the legs to finish: hang quiet and pull strict. Stopping short of a full hang: the stretch at the bottom counts.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale on the way down.
