Movement·GYMNASTICS

Pull-up

Strict pull-up on bar

Pull-up is a gymnastics movement on Fiz. Strict pull-up on bar. Primary muscles: lats, biceps. Scored by reps.
Muscles Worked
Primary
latsbiceps
Secondary
upper backforearmscore
Scoring
repstracked
Scaling Alternatives
Frequently Asked
What muscles does the Pull-up work?
Pull-up primarily works lats, biceps, with secondary engagement of upper back, forearms, core.
How do you do a Pull-up?
Strict pull-up on bar.
How is the Pull-up scored?
On Fiz, Pull-up is tracked by reps. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Pull-up?
Easier scaling options include Banded Pull-up, Jumping Pull-up, Ring Row. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Pull-up?
Progress to Weighted Pull-up, Chest-to-Bar, Muscle-up when Pull-up feels light.