Wide-Grip Pull-Up

A pull up with the hands well wider than the shoulders, which puts more of the work on the lats.

Body part

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Category

Strength

Pattern

Vertical pull

Mainly works

Lats

Also

Upper back, biceps and forearms

Cues

1. Overhand grip, hands wide
2. Start from a full hang
3. Pull until the chin clears the bar
4. Lower under control