Start: chin over the bar
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Negative pull-up

Lowering phase only. Jump to chin over the bar and descend to a hang over 3 to 5 seconds. The shortest route to the first full pull-up.

Level
Basic
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
reps
Tempo
0-0-5-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
latsbicepsforearms and grip

Technique

  1. Jump or use a box: start with chin over the bar, shoulder blades set.
  2. Lower at an even pace for 3 to 5 seconds, no dropping in the last part.
  3. Full hang with straight elbows at the bottom, then step onto the box.

Common mistakes

  • Dropping fast in the second half: that is exactly where you build strength.
  • Skipping the full hang at the bottom.
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