{"id":2877,"date":"2024-09-09T10:29:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=2877"},"modified":"2024-09-09T10:30:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:30:48","slug":"build-a-strong-upper-body-with-this-pull-up-bar-circuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/build-a-strong-upper-body-with-this-pull-up-bar-circuit\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a strong upper body with this pull-up bar workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You&#8217;re probably used to executing bodyweight workouts on the floor, with the help of a decent <a href=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/review\/best-exercise-mats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exercise mat<\/a>. However, as with most exercise regimes, it pays to mix things up. Using a humble pull-up bar can work as many muscles groups \u2013 if not more \u2013 than many floor-based exercises. It can also provide some welcome variability to bodyweight routines. So if you&#8217;re looking to build upper-body strength and muscle, it&#8217;s time to get airborne. Try this pull-up bar workout as an alternative to your bodyweight sessions. Or build it into your existing routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only will it build your shoulders and back, but it will also aid your posture and fire up your forearms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workout combines this straightforward yet ultra-effective move with its cousin, the chin-up \u2013 one of the best biceps builders you can do \u2013 and the dip, which will make sure your triceps are doing their bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kelseymedia-blocks-block-how-we-test-section\"><div class=\"c-how-we-test\">\n<div class=\"c-how-we-test__header\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-can-trust-the-workouts-in-men-s-fitness\">Why you can trust the workouts in Men&#8217;s Fitness<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-how-we-test__content\">\n<p>At Men\u2019s Fitness we pride ourselves on delivering information that serves a singular purpose: to improve some aspect of your health, fitness or wellbeing. For over 16 years, we\u2019ve been publishing authoritative health and fitness content \u2013 written by our expert editors and contributors. Each of our workouts has been created and tested by either a highly experienced editor or expert contributor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-do-the-pull-up-bar-workout\"><strong>How to do the pull-up bar workout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Do 6-8 reps of each exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take minimal rest between exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rest 90 secs at the end of the circuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do 3-4 rounds in total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pull-up-bar-workout\"><strong>Pull-up bar workout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1a. <a href=\"#wide-grip-pull-up\">Wide-grip pull-up<\/a><br>1b. <a href=\"#hanging-knee-raise\">Hanging knee raise<\/a><br>1c. <a href=\"#chin-up\">Chin-up<\/a><br>1d. <a href=\"#dip\">Dip<\/a><br>1e. <a href=\"#hanging-twisting-knee-raise\">Hanging twisting knee raise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wide-grip-pull-up\">1a. Wide-grip pull-up<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/07\/One-Kit-Workout-281-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Build A Strong Upper Body With This Pull-Up Bar Circuit |Men's Fitness UK\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grip the pull-up bar with your hands more than shoulder-width apart. Brace your abs and pull yourself up until your whole head is above the bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your body under control until your arms are straight. Keep your shoulders engaged and don\u2019t sag at the bottom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hanging-knee-raise\">1b. Hanging knee raise<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-knee-raise.jpg\" alt=\"Man performing a hanging knee raise on a pull-up bar\" class=\"wp-image-31949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-knee-raise.jpg 605w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-knee-raise.jpg?resize=300,269 300w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-knee-raise.jpg?resize=562,503 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hang from the bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your lower abs to raise your legs until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep straight legs to make the move harder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chin-up\">1c. Chin-up<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Chin-up.jpg\" alt=\"Man performing a chin-up on a pull-up bar\" class=\"wp-image-31950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Chin-up.jpg 592w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Chin-up.jpg?resize=300,279 300w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Chin-up.jpg?resize=562,523 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grasp the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, using an underhand grip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start from a dead hang with your arms fully extended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull yourself up by squeezing your lats together. Once your chin is above the bar, lower yourself back to the start<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dip\">1d. Dip<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Dip.jpg\" alt=\"Man performing a dip on a pull-up bar\" class=\"wp-image-31951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Dip.jpg 591w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Dip.jpg?resize=300,297 300w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Dip.jpg?resize=562,556 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Attach the dip bars to the pull-up rig. Grip the bars with your arms straight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your body as far as you can go without stressing your shoulders. To work your triceps, stay upright; to work your pecs, lean forwards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press up powerfully but don\u2019t lock out your elbows at the top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hanging-twisting-knee-raise\">1e. Hanging twisting knee raise<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-twisting-knee-raise.jpg\" alt=\"Man performing a hanging twisting knee raise on a pull-up bar\" class=\"wp-image-31952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-twisting-knee-raise.jpg 576w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-twisting-knee-raise.jpg?resize=300,286 300w, https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/Hanging-twisting-knee-raise.jpg?resize=562,537 562w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hang from the bar with\u00a0your knees bent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping them bent, use\u00a0your lower abs to raise your\u00a0thighs until they\u2019re parallel\u00a0to the floor, then twist them\u00a0to one side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the start then\u00a0bring your knees\u00a0back up and twist\u00a0to the other side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to the start to complete 1\u00a0rep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This Opti Multi Pull-Up Bar is a sturdy, inexpensive option that&#8217;s quick and easy to install:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kelseymedia-blocks-block-squirrel-end-of-content-widget\"><div class=\"c-squirrel-embed \"><div class=\"squirrel_widget\" data-squirrel-id=\"13114078\" data-loaded=\"false\" data-style-id=\"End of post squrrel\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Related content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/best-plank-variations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best plank variations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/abs-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abs workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/health\/weight-loss-vs-fat-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weight loss vs fat loss<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This pull-up bar workout is perfect for crafting that coveted V-shaped torso<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":31949,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"amazon_asin_number":"","model":"","featured_image_overlay_img":"","hjpType":"","squirrel_render_by":"","squirrel_id":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[260],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.5 (Yoast SEO v23.5) - 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