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Exercise reference · #492

Negative Pull-Up

Start with your chin above a pull-up bar, using a stable step to reach the top position. Lower yourself slowly until your arms are straight, then step back up for the next repetition.

Negative Pull-Up exercise illustration

Primary muscles

Latissimus · Biceps

Supporting muscles

Brachialis · Trapeze · Back shoulder

Technique note

Control the entire descent. Use the step to reset instead of jumping or pulling yourself back up.

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