straddlyTypewriter Pull-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Teres Major
Also working
- Brachialis
- Posterior Deltoid
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius (Lower)
- Wrist Flexors
What it is
Pull up with a wide grip, then slide your chin from one hand to the other while staying at the top, before lowering. It keeps the lats under tension much longer than a normal pull-up and builds toward one-arm strength. Keep the chin above the bar during the slide.
Technique tips
- Use a wide grip
- Pull up to one hand first
- Slide across with the chin above the bar
- Lower under control from the center
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
