Scapular pull-ups
Muscles worked
- Lats
Also worked
- Traps
- Brachialis
- Abs
Equipment
- Pull-up bar
How to do it
The scapular pull-up targets shoulder blade engagement without bending the arms.
Hang from the pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms straight, and shoulders relaxed up toward your ears.
Depress your shoulders and retract your shoulder blades to lift yourself up by a few centimeters, keeping your arms straight, then release slowly.
The elbows do not bend: the entire movement is driven by the shoulders.
Image and text: Bryl Lim / Everkinetic — recoloré et rastérisé — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Workout Guide. Original entry