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biceps pull-up

biceps pull-up exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: body weight.

biceps pull-up exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

forearms, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. Engage your core and pull yourself up by bending your elbows, bringing your chest towards the bar.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.