Shoulder-Width Pull-Up
A classic bodyweight exercise targeting the lats and upper back with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Grip bar shoulder-width, palms away.
- Hang with arms fully extended.
- Pull up until chin clears the bar.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Lower down slowly to full extension.
Form cues
- Lead with chest
- No swinging
- Full range of motion
- Elbows down and back
Common mistakes
- Using momentum
- Partial reps
- Shrugging shoulders
Breathing
Exhale pulling up, inhale lowering down.
