Pull-up
About this move
Pull-up is a beginner-friendly back exercise performed with just your bodyweight. It is one of the most effective moves for building strength, control and muscular endurance, earning a 4.3/5 rating and over 11,999 saves from the Top 1000 training community. Add it to your programme, focus on clean form over load, and progress gradually as it starts to feel easy.
Highlights
Frequently asked
What muscles does the Pull-up work?
The Pull-up primarily trains the back, while also recruiting supporting stabiliser muscles for control and balance.
What equipment do I need for the Pull-up?
None — the Pull-up is a bodyweight exercise you can do almost anywhere.
Is the Pull-up suitable for beginners?
The Pull-up is rated Beginner. It is a great starting point — focus on form and a comfortable range of motion.
Why is the Pull-up in the Top 1000?
With a 4.3/5 rating and 11,999 saves, the Pull-up ranks among the most trusted and effective back exercises for lifters at every level.
Learn the Pull-up
See step-by-step form cues, common mistakes and video demos for the Pull-up.
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