Scapular pull-up

Scapular pull-up

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Traps

Secondary Muscles

biceps, rhomboids, rear deltoids

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Back

The scapular pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the trapezius muscles and helps improve scapular control and shoulder stability. It is performed by hanging from a pull-up bar and retracting the shoulder blades without bending the elbows.

The scapular pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the trapezius muscles and helps improve scapular control and shoulder stability. It is performed by hanging from a pull-up bar and retracting the shoulder blades without bending the elbows.

The scapular pull-up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the trapezius muscles and helps improve scapular control and shoulder stability. It is performed by hanging from a pull-up bar and retracting the shoulder blades without bending the elbows.

How to Do the Scapular pull-up

How to Do the Scapular pull-up

How to Do the Scapular pull-up

Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended. Retract your shoulder blades by pulling them down and back. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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