Slow pull-up lowering
A compound exercise for the lats, with help from the biceps, upper back, forearms. Equipment: pull-up bar.
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How to do it
- Setup: Jump or step up so your chin is over the bar.
- Lower as slowly as you can, about 5 seconds
- Shoulders stay down
- Reset at the bottom and climb up again
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