Australian Pull-Up

Beginner pull Pull-Up Bar

Horizontal row under a low bar — body faces upward, heels on the ground. Also called a bodyweight row or inverted row. The pull-up regression for building foundational pulling strength.

Easier Variations

Active Hang Dead Hang

Next Step

Australian Chin-Up Pull-Up Negative Pull-Up Banded Pull-Up Incline Pull-Up Towel Australian Pull-Up

Coaching Cues

Body in a straight plank — do not let hips sag

Pull chest to bar — elbows drive back

The more horizontal your body, the harder it is

Pause at the top — squeeze shoulder blades together