Negative Pull-Up

Starting with the chin over the bar and lowering as slowly as you can to a hang, the classic way to build toward a full pull up.

Body part

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Strength

Pattern

Vertical pull

Mainly works

Lats

Also

Biceps, upper back and forearms

Cues

1. Start with the chin over the bar
2. Lower as slowly as you can
3. Reach a full hang
4. Step or jump back up