How to Do Neutral Grip Pull Up
Form Cues
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Palms facing each other, full dead hang to start
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Drive elbows down and back, chin over bar
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Keep shoulder blades engaged and depressed at the bottom rather than fully passive
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Lower under control back to a complete dead hang
Common Mistakes
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Pulling with biceps instead of lats — think about driving elbows toward your hips
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Using momentum or kipping instead of a strict, controlled pull
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Cutting the bottom range short — a full stretch each rep builds more strength over time
Equipment Variations
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Cable neutral grip pulldown as regression
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Standard pull up if no neutral grip bar available
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