There are also pull-up variations that can be done on neutral grip bars where your palms face each other. These are referred to as neutral-grip pull-ups, says Harcoff.

According to exercise researcher Dr Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, there are two movements that deserve the same reverence for the upper body that squats and deadlifts command for the lower: chin-ups and ...

Keep in mind that pull-ups can be done with your forearms facing the front (true pull-ups), forearms facing you (chin-ups) and forearms facing each other (hammer grip/neutral grip pull-ups).

Inverted Pull Up (Neutral Grip) (Image credit: Shutterstock) When performing this exercise, engage your core muscles for stability and keep your shoulders relaxed throughout.

Even if you can hardly do a pull-up, this bar will help you get a grip on one of the most dynamic exercises.

This design means that whenever you use the neutral-grip handles, you’ll have to pull yourself up and out to avoid hitting your head on the bar and achieve a longer range of motion.

Build stronger back and biceps muscles and prepare for pull-ups using the bodyweight row. Here's how to do it, according to a personal trainer.

This trainer-approved pull-up progression plan includes the strength exercises and mobility work you need to learn how to do a pull-up for the first time.

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