Pull-Ups

Pull-ups primarily train the lats and triceps. The hands grip a bar mounted at approximately 2 metres height at about double shoulder width. The legs are bent and the shoulder muscles are tensed (do not let the shoulders hang). Then pull yourself up with the arms until the chin is above the bar. Then slowly lower yourself back down. Multiple repetitions in succession. Variations: Grip the bar with an overhand grip (back of hands facing the head) or an underhand grip (palms facing the head). The wider the arms are apart, the more intense the pull-up becomes.