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Scapular Pull Ups demonstration

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Strength / Pull-Up Bar

Scapular Pull Ups

A straight-arm hang exercise lifting the chest by depressing and retracting the shoulder blades, building pull-up strength.

Equipment

Pull-Up Bar

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Forearm Flexors · Rhomboids

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hang from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended.

  2. 02

    Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.

  3. 03

    Depress and retract your shoulder blades to lift your chest.

  4. 04

    Pause briefly at the top of the movement.

  5. 05

    Return to a fully hanging position.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.