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Scapular Pull-Up exercise illustration

Scapular Pull-Up

Pulling the shoulders down away from the ears while hanging with straight arms, the first step of a pull up.

Body part
Back
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Strength
Pattern
Vertical pull
Mainly works
Lats and traps
Also
Upper back

Cues

  1. Hang with straight arms
  2. Pull the shoulders down
  3. Relax back up slowly