Sternum Pull-Up
Pull until the sternum meets the bar, leaning back as you rise; a long, hard range.
How to do it
Setup
Overhand grip, dead hang; prepare to lean back as you rise.
Steps
- Pull and lean back, chest rising to the bar.
- Keep pulling until the STERNUM touches.
- Lower along the same long arc.
Common mistakes
Stopping at the chin: this rep ends at the sternum. Losing the lean: the layback is the range. Attempting before strict pull-ups are strong: this is a graduate move.
Breathing
Exhale on the pull, inhale lowering.
