Overhand pull-up

With your palms facing away, pull your body up between your hands. A good check is whether you can stop at the top without reaching for the bar with your chin.

Level

Intermediate

Equipment

Pull-up bar

Measure

reps

Tempo

1-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Wrap both thumbs around the bar. Let your legs settle under you and take the slack out of your shoulders.
2. Draw your elbows towards your ribs. Lower until your arms lengthen fully and your feet are quiet again.

Common mistakes

• Kicking the feet forwards gives you a different starting speed each time. Let the swing settle before pulling.