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scapular pull-up

scapular pull-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.

Step 2. Retract your shoulder blades by pulling them down and back.

Step 3. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

traps

Secondary muscles

bicepsrhomboidsrear deltoids

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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