Pull-ups are great for building lat muscles. They do require you to have a pull-up bar which can be found in most gyms. Various models can also be purchases including those that attach to a door frame and free standing towers.
Proper position and technique
Grab the pull-up bar with your palms facing outward. Your hands should be placed at a comfortable distance apart.
Pull yourself up until your chin is just over the bar without using any momentum or leg movement.
Slowly lower yourself back down to the dead hang position
Tips & common mistakes to avoid
Be sure to go all the way down when doing this exercise. A true dead hang is when your arms (elbows) are locked out.
Bend your knees and cross your legs at the ankles in order to help keep your legs still.
Focus on using your back muscles since these are the primary muscles used in this exercise.
