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Strict Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

Also known as: Strict C2B, Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up No Kip, Controlled Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

How to do the Strict Chest-to-Bar Pull-Up

Setup: Hang from a pull-up bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width, arms fully extended, shoulders active, core engaged.

Movement: Pull your chest to touch the bar without using a kip, then lower yourself back to full arm extension under control.

Standards:

  • Chest touches the bar at top
  • Full arm extension at bottom
  • Strict, controlled motion with no kip

Focus Points: Engage lats and core, keep torso stable, maintain controlled movement, avoid swinging.

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