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Negative Pull-Up

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Lats
Also works
Biceps
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do it

  1. Jump or step up so your chin is over the bar.
  2. Lower yourself as slowly as you can — aim for 3–5 seconds.
  3. Reach straight arms at the bottom, then step back up and repeat.

Common mistakes

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