Seated Isometric Hold Pull-Up
Hold the top of a seated pull-up, chest at the bar and the body straight from the heels, for time.
How to do it
Setup
Seated under a bar within reach of straight arms, legs long, heels down, overhand grip shoulder-width.
Steps
- Pull the chest to the bar and lift the hips into one line.
- Hold there with the shoulder blades squeezed.
- Hold and breathe; time it, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
Hips sinking during the hold: re-squeeze the glutes or end the set. Chest drifting away from the bar: the hold ends when it does. Holding the breath: breathe steadily.
Breathing
Steady throughout; never held.
