Okay, so today I hit the gym and focused on cable pull-ups. I’ve been trying to switch up my back routine, and I figured this would be a good exercise to throw in.
First, I found a cable machine that wasn’t being used. It’s always a bit of a victory when you don’t have to wait around, you know?
Next, I selected the weight. I’m not trying to be a hero, so I went with something I knew I could handle for a good 10-12 reps. Nothing crazy.
Then, I grabbed the wide-grip bar. There are a few different attachments you can use, but I like the wide grip for really hitting those lats.
I attached it to the high pulley
- I sat down on the seat, making sure my feet were secure. You don’t want to be sliding around.
- I leaned back slightly – not too much, just enough to get a good angle.
- Then, keeping my back straight and my core tight.
- I pulled the bar down towards my upper chest. The key is to really squeeze those back muscles at the bottom of the movement.
- I held it there for a second, then slowly let the bar back up, controlling the weight the whole way.
I did about 3 sets of 12 reps, and man, I could really feel it. My back was pumped!
After that, I made sure to wipe down the machine. Gotta be considerate of the next person, right?
Overall, I’d say it was a successful cable pull-up session. I’ll definitely be keeping this one in my rotation.