Negative Pull-Up

Danish: Negativ pull-up

Movement pattern

Vertical pull

Equipment

Pull-up bar

Main muscles

Latissimus dorsi

Also works

Biceps brachii (long head), Biceps brachii (short head), Brachialis, Trapezius (lower fibres), Teres major

Stabilisers

Flexor digitorum profundus, Flexor digitorum superficialis

Muscle groups

Back

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, pull

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Shoulder: moderate

Related exercises

Belongs to: Pull-Up

Variation of: Pull-Up

Easier version of: Chin-Up, Pull-Up

Other names

Liftosaur: Negative Pull Up, Bodyweight

Also called: Eccentric Pull-Up, Negative Overhand Pull-Up, Negative Pronated Pull-Up, Negative Pull Up, Negative Pullup

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