wide-grip pull-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms, lats, shoulders and traps ...more
wide-grip pull-up is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the middle back and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms, lats, shoulders and traps.
The only wide-grip pull-up equipment that you really need is the following: chin-up bar. There are however many different wide-grip pull-up variations that you can try out that may require different types of wide-grip pull-up equipment or may even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper wide-grip pull-up form is easy with the step by step wide-grip pull-up instructions, wide-grip pull-up tips, and the instructional wide-grip pull-up technique video on this page. wide-grip pull-up is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the wide-grip pull-up video, learn how to do the wide-grip pull-up, and then be sure and browse through the wide-grip pull-up workouts on our workout plans page!
That wide grip is an extra tough one, but man has it given me a good V taper.
Have been working on pull-ups for a while, now trying to get better at these too. Awesome challenge and these feel really good!
Great for a new angle, just remember to keep the elbows forward, especially if you have shoulder issues.