Wide Grip Pull-Ups
Main muscle: Lats
Other muscles: Biceps, Middle Back
Equipment: pull up bar
Mechanics type: compound
Fitness level: intermediate
Category: Increase strength

  1. Take a wide grip on a pull-up bar, hanging freely with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
  2. Pull yourself up by flexing the elbows and adducting the glenohumeral joint. Do not swing or use momentum to complete the movement. Attempt to get your chin above your hands.
  3. Pause at the top of the motion before lowering yourself to the starting position.

Source: bodybuilding.com