Shoulder-Grip Pull-up
Expert Advice
Engage your shoulder blades by pulling them down and back before initiating the pull-up to activate the correct muscles.
How-to-do Steps
- Grip the special bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Hang with your arms fully extended, shoulders pulled down and back.
- Pull yourself up until your shoulders are close to your hands.
- Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Lower yourself back down to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Lats40%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Forearms20%
Shoulders10%
Traps10%
Equipment
Special Bar
Exercise Type
Strength
