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  2. Pull-up (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    A 2017 study found that pronated grip activated the middle trapezius more than the neutral grip, but that overall the muscle activation of different grip variants was similar. [7] Muscle activation is significantly different depending on whether the pull-up is completed individually or in a set without resting between repetitions, which is more ...

  3. Pull-down (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Cable pull-down exercise to the front with a medium-width overhand (pronated) grip. The pull-down exercise is a strength training exercise designed to develop the latissimus dorsi muscle. It performs the functions of downward rotation and depression of the scapulae combined with adduction and extension of the shoulder joint.

  4. Upright row - Wikipedia

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    The upright row is a weight training exercise performed by holding a weight with an overhand grip and lifting it straight up to the collarbone. This is a compound exercise that involves the trapezius, the deltoids and the biceps. The narrower the grip the more the trapezius muscles are exercised, as opposed to the deltoids.

  5. Get a Grip for Even More Workout Gains - AOL

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    Different grips are used for strength training: pronated (overhand), supinated (underhand), and alternating (one hand up, one down). Here's what to know.

  6. Why women tend to struggle with pull-ups, according to experts

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    Coffey notes that inverted rows can be a “solid starting exercise” for people who want to work their way up to pull-ups. Olson shares that “negative pull-ups” are also a great starting ...

  7. Hook grip - Wikipedia

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    A hook grip provides the lifter with a secure, tight grip by maintaining a pronated position between the palms and barbell [2] similar to the double over grip. When used in the deadlift, the hook grip has a number of advantages. Traditionally, lifters tend to use an alternated grip when working with heavy loads on the deadlift; that is, one ...

  8. Bicep curl - Wikipedia

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    Close grip EZ barbell curl. Typically, a bicep curl begins with the arm fully extended with a supinated (palms facing up) grip on a weight. A full repetition consists of bending or "curling" the elbow until it is fully flexed, then slowly lowering the weight to the starting position. The torso should remain upright instead of swinging back and ...

  9. Arm wrestling - Wikipedia

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    Common lifts for arm wrestling include bicep curls, hammer curls, wrist curls, rows, pull-ups, and other exercises which develop overall pulling strength and greater pressures against the opponent. Pushing exercises are generally secondary, except in certain cases where they strengthen techniques and movements such as the press ( bench press ...