Neutral Grip Pull Ups

A pull-up variation on parallel handles with palms facing each other, recruiting the lats with strong brachialis assistance.

How to do it

1. Grip parallel bars with palms facing each other.
2. Hang with your arms fully extended.
3. Pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.
4. Squeeze your lats at the top of the movement.
5. Lower yourself with control to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

• Initiate each rep by pulling your shoulder blades down and back.
• Drive your elbows down toward your ribs as you pull.
• Avoid kipping or swinging your legs for momentum.

Muscles

Primary: Lats

Secondary: Biceps, Brachialis, Forearm flexors, Rhomboids