Strength exercise

Pull-up (Wide Grip)

How to do it

Grip the bar with hands well outside shoulder width, palms facing away from you, and hang with arms fully extended.
Brace the core and set the shoulder blades down before initiating the pull.
Pull your chest toward the bar, driving the elbows out and down in a wider arc than a standard grip.
Feel the lats take on more of the pulling load with this wider hand placement, while the forearms work to maintain the grip.
Exhale as your chin clears the bar, then inhale as you lower back to a full hang.
Avoid shortening the range by stopping short of full arm extension at the bottom, which keeps the wide-grip stretch consistent.

Latissimus DorsiLarge back muscle responsible for shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation. All Latissimus Dorsi exercises

BicepsMuscles located in the upper arm, primarily responsible for flexing the elbow. All Biceps exercises

Forearm FlexorsGroup of muscles on the inner forearm responsible for wrist flexion and grip strength. All Forearm Flexors exercises