How do you do a pull-up?

To do a pull up, grip the bar with your palms facing away from you, and hang with your arms straight and your knees bent. Slowly lift yourself until your chin is above the bar, then lower to the starting position.

1. Grip the bar

   Make sure you have a firm grasp of the bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands roughly shoulder width apart. Straighten your arms, and let your body hang.

2. Lift yourself

   Bend your knees, and use your arm muscles to slowly pull yourself up until your chin clears the top of the bar. Keep your body steady throughout this process.

3. Lower yourself

   With your body tense and still, gradually lower yourself to the hanging position to complete one pull up.