Demo & instructions
Neutral-Grip Pull-Up
Also known as: Parallel-Grip Pull-Up, Hammer-Grip Pull-Up
Instructions
A pull-up performed on parallel handles with your palms facing each other. Many people find this grip the most natural on the wrists and elbows, and it lets the arms and back share the work evenly.
- Movement
- Vertical pull
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 3–15 reps
Setup
- 1Take hold of the parallel handles with your palms facing each other.
- 2Hang with straight arms and your feet clear of the floor.
- 3Bring your legs together slightly in front of you and tighten your midsection.
Execution
- 1Set your shoulders by pulling them down away from your ears.
- 2Drive your elbows straight down toward your ribs and lift your chest between the handles.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
