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Negative pull up

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🔧 pull up bar ↕ Pull 🔁 reps Difficulty:

How to perform

Position yourself at the top of a pull-up bar using a box or step. Grip the bar with a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Engage your core and maintain a straight body. Slowly lower yourself for 3-5 seconds until arms are fully extended. Step back onto the box and repeat.

Muscles Worked

Latissimus dorsi

Tips

Control the descent for maximum muscle engagement. Keep shoulders down and back. Use a box/step for comfortable starting position. Breathe steadily, exhaling during the descent. Start with fewer reps and increase gradually.