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Wide-Grip Pull-Up
Explore a modestly wider grip while preserving shoulder comfort and controlled range.
What it develops
- Wider-grip pulling strength
- Shoulder-position awareness
How to perform it
- Move the hands slightly wider.
- Keep the shoulders active.
- Lower smoothly.
Common mistakes
- Extreme width
- Forcing range
- Losing bottom control
Suggested readiness
- Strict pull-ups are consistent.
- The wider position remains comfortable.
These suggestions are not a test or verification of ability.
Scale it back
- Standard-grip pull-up
- Wide-grip assisted pull-up
Training cautions
- A wider grip is a variation, not proof of a higher universal level.
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