5 Calisthenics Exercises For A Rock-Solid Turtle Back (Pull-Up Variations)

2) Wide Grip Pull-Ups

The wide grip pull-up is a variation of the regular pull-up, but with a slight change of palm position. This time around, the palms are slightly wider apart than the distance previously maintained for a regular pull-up. This variation isolates your lats and takes away much tension on the biceps.

Here are the steps you can follow to pull-off a wide grip pull-up:

Step 1: Jump up and grip the bar a little wider than shoulder-width apart. Ensure that your palms are facing away from the body and hang freely below the bar.

Step 2: Visualize engaging your lats while enlisting strength into your secondary muscle groups such as your abs, biceps, and shoulders.

Step 3: Pull yourself up whilst ensuring that your chin is above the bar, and release slowly on the way down by fully extending your arms.