Drill

Drills

Weight Training

Full-Range Negative Pull-Up

Build full-range pulling strength

8 min
5 sets of 4
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward build full-range pulling strength.

Instructions

  1. 1Jump or step to the top position with the chin over the bar.
  2. 2Lower for a 4-count until the elbows are fully straight.
  3. 3Reset and repeat only while you can control the whole descent.

What to focus on

Shoulder blades pulling down before the arms bend.

Recommended reps

5 sets of 4

Common mistake

Cutting the bottom short and kipping the hips.