The neutral grip pull up – or hammer grip pull up – is great for all levels. ... But the neutral grip pull up will really help you develop your forearm, as well as your bicep strength. And because you can angle your body with a neutral grip, you can target your chest and abs more as well as start to do front levers.
What muscles do neutral grip pull ups work?
Neutral-grip pull-up
- Strengthens the muscles of the lats (latissimus dorsi), biceps, upper back, core, and grip.
- Requires no equipment other than a neutral-grip bar or monkey bars.
- Can build absolute strength for low reps, or strength endurance for higher reps.
Do neutral grip pull ups work your lats?
Pullups of any kind primarily target your lats and the rest of your back muscles. However, neutral grip pullups also target the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles that bend your elbows.
