Bar Militia

Calisthenics · Est. 2020

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Wide Grip Pull-Up

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The foundational pulling movement in calisthenics. Overhand grip, full dead hang to chin over bar. Cornerstone of all upper-body pulling strength.

Easier Variations

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

Next Step

Wide Grip Pull-Up L-Sit Pull-Up Archer Pull-Up Weighted Pull-Up Dead Hang Pull-Up Muscle-Up (Bar)Behind the Neck Pull-Up Chest High Pull-Up Commando Pull-Up Explosive Pull-Up Hammer Grip Pull-Up Head Banger Pull-Up Kipping Pull-Up Narrow Grip Pull-Up Ring Pull-Up Rope Climb Towel Pull-Up

Coaching Cues

Start from a full dead hang — arms completely straight

Pull elbows down and back toward hips

Chin clears the bar — chest ideally touches

Controlled 2-second descent — no dropping