Pull Ups or Chin Ups are without a doubt one of the better back exercises. They’re extremely effective because instead of simply moving a weight in your hands, like in the Pulldown, you are moving your body. Their weakness is that most people can’t pull their own body weight, so unfortunately, most people can’t do this exercise. To read more about my views on ranking exercises and see more great exercises like Pull Ups, go to List of Exercises by Body Part. Remember, an exercise is only as good as the workout program it is part of. Make sure you check out Best Exercises Programs.
Pull Ups
Description
- Grip the pull up bar
- Exhale as you pull your body up leading with your chest
- Inhale as you slowly lower to the starting position
- Stop before fully extending your arms
- Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions or until fatigued
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