fitubaOverhand pull-ups
Back · pull-up bar. Bring your chest to the bar without swinging your legs or jutting your neck.
Main muscle: Back
Also works: biceps · forearms · abs
Equipment: pull-up bar
Typical: 2–4 sets of 8–20, leaving 1–3 reps in the tank.
How to do it
- Bring your chest to the bar without swinging your legs or jutting your neck.
- Start from a hang with active shoulders: pull them down before you pull.
- Drive your elbows toward your ribs and lower until your arms are straight, under control.
- Can't get one yet? Use a band or do slow negatives only.
Common mistakes
- Half reps: not going all the way down or not getting your chin up.
- Kicking or swinging to get up.
- Shrugging and craning your neck toward the bar.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Cable lat pulldown.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3 sets of 12 pull-ups.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the overhand pull-ups work?
Main: back. Also working: biceps and forearms and abs.
How many sets and reps of pull-ups?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 8–20, leaving 1–3 reps in the tank. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the extra weight on top of your bodyweight.
How do I log pull-ups in Fituba?
In your account, open Train, pick Pull-ups and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3 sets of 12 pull-ups” and Fituba logs your weights session.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Back). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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