How to do the Australian Pull-up, step by step
- Lie under a bar set at hip height and grab it shoulder-width.
- Body straight, heels on the floor.
- Pull your chest to the bar, shoulder blades squeezed together.
- Lower under control until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Hips saghold your body like a plank.
- Chin reaches for the barlead with your chest.
How to scale the Australian Pull-up
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Bend your knees
- Set the bar higher
Also known as
Inverted row · Aussie pull-up
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.