Scapular pull-up
- Movement pattern:
- Pull
- Equipment:
- Pull-up bar
- Level:
- Beginner
- Primary muscle:
- Traps
- Also works:
- Lats, Rhomboids, Forearms
Technique
From a straight-arm hang, without bending the elbows pull the shoulder blades down and together, lifting the body slightly. Pause a second, return to the hang.
Common mistakes
Bending the elbows turns it into a partial pull-up.
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