LatsUpper backShoulders
Scapula pull-up
Pull-up barBeginner
How to
- 1
Hang from the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width, arms fully straight.
- 2
Without bending your elbows, pull your shoulder blades down and together so your body rises a few centimetres.
- 3
Hold for a second at the top with your chest pushed slightly forward.
- 4
Slowly let your shoulder blades return to a full hang.
Tips
It's the foundation of the pull-up: it teaches you to start with your back, not your arms.
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