Uneven Pull-Up
Master the pull-up! Uneven Pull-Ups build strength and challenge your balance. A killer upper-body and core workout.

Required Equipment



Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Set-Up: To perform an uneven pull-up, you can use a pull-up bar and either a towel or a gymnastic ring which you'll hang over the bar. Make sure the towel or ring hangs so that when you hold onto it, your hand is lower than the other hand gripping the pull-up bar.
2. Grip: Grip the pull-up bar with one hand and the towel or ring with the other. The hand gripping the ring or towel will be below the height of the hand gripping the bar.
3. Starting Position: Start by hanging from the bar with your arms fully extended, shoulders down away from your ears, and core engaged. Your lower hand should be holding onto the hanging towel or ring.
4. Movement: Begin by pulling yourself up with both arms, but focusing on generating most of the force with the arm that is gripping the higher pull-up bar. Your chin should go above the level of the bar on the side of the higher hand.
5. Top Position: Once at the top of the movement, hold briefly for maximum muscle engagement. Ensure that the shoulders are pulled back and down, engaging the back muscles properly.
6. Lowering Down: Lower yourself with control back to the starting position, maintaining tension in the muscles, especially in the latissimus dorsi.
7. Repetitions: Aim for a lower number of repetitions due to the increased difficulty, and be sure to switch sides to work both arms equally.
8. Safety Tips: Keep the movement controlled to avoid swinging and ensure the pull-up bar and towel/ring setup is secure before starting the exercise. Repeat for the desired number of sets and repetitions, remembering to rest appropriately between sets. Adjust the grip and position of the lower hand if it's too difficult or too easy to maintain proper form.
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