Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage

Master the wide grip pull-up on a dip cage to build a powerful V-taper. This advanced bodyweight exercise targets your lats, improving upper back strength

AdvancedBack Body weight

Movement: Compound
Force: Pull
Per set: 1 min
Rest: 2 min

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Variations of Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage

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Wide Grip Rear Pull Up

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Weighted Hammer Grip Pull up on Dip Cage

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Hammer Grip Pull up on Dip Cage

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Wide Grip Pull Up

Back · Body weight

Intermediate

Description

An upper body exercise using a dip cage where the user pulls themselves up while maintaining a wide grip.

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How to do Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage

01
Setup
Stand facing the dip cage, ensuring the pull-up bar is high enough to allow for a full dead hang without your feet touching the ground.
02
Setup
Grasp the pull-up bar with a pronated (overhand) grip, significantly wider than shoulder-width, allowing your arms to be fully extended and shoulders relaxed.
03
Initiate the pull by engaging your lats and retracting your shoulder blades, pulling your chest towards the bar while keeping your elbows flared out to the sides.
04
Continue pulling until your chin clears the bar, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
05
Slowly and with control, lower your body back down to the starting dead hang position, fully extending your arms and allowing your shoulders to stretch.
06
Exhale as you pull yourself up and inhale as you lower your body down in a controlled manner.

Tips

Before initiating the pull, slightly retract and depress your shoulder blades to pre-tension your lats and protect your shoulder joints.
Emphasize the eccentric (lowering) phase, taking 2-3 seconds to descend, as this builds significant strength and muscle mass.
Maintain a slight arch in your lower back and keep your core engaged throughout the movement to prevent swinging and ensure a stable pull.
If grip strength is a limiting factor, incorporate grip-strengthening exercises or use straps, but always strive to improve natural grip strength over time.

Common mistakes

Using momentum or kipping negates the muscle-building benefits; instead, focus on a controlled, strict pull by engaging your lats and biceps.
Stopping short of a full dead hang at the bottom or failing to get your chin above the bar reduces muscle activation; ensure a complete range of motion for optimal results.
Using a grip that is too narrow shifts emphasis away from the lats and more towards the biceps; ensure your grip is significantly wider than shoulder-width to effectively target your back.

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Questions

Is Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage good for beginners?

Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage is rated advanced. Beginners can still attempt it with lighter weight and careful form, but it's best to master easier variations first.

What equipment do I need for Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage?

You need Body weight to perform Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage. If you don't have this equipment, look for variations that target the same muscles with what you have available.

What are the best tips for Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage?

Before initiating the pull, slightly retract and depress your shoulder blades to pre-tension your lats and protect your shoulder joints. Emphasize the eccentric (lowering) phase, taking 2-3 seconds to descend, as this builds significant strength and muscle mass. Maintain a slight arch in your lower back and keep your core engaged throughout the movement to prevent swinging and ensure a stable pull. If grip strength is a limiting factor, incorporate grip-strengthening exercises or use straps, but always strive to improve natural grip strength over time.

What are common mistakes when doing Wide Grip Pull Up on Dip Cage?

Using momentum or kipping negates the muscle-building benefits; instead, focus on a controlled, strict pull by engaging your lats and biceps. Stopping short of a full dead hang at the bottom or failing to get your chin above the bar reduces muscle activation; ensure a complete range of motion for optimal results. Using a grip that is too narrow shifts emphasis away from the lats and more towards the biceps; ensure your grip is significantly wider than shoulder-width to effectively target your back.