What muscles does Scapular Pull Ups work?

Scapular Pull Ups primarily works the Lower Lats, Mid Back, Teres. Secondary muscles engaged include Upper Lats, Rear Delts, Serratus.

What equipment do I need for Scapular Pull Ups?

Scapular Pull Ups uses Pull-up Bar. You can track your sets, reps and progress for this exercise in the FitNotes X app.

How do I perform Scapular Pull Ups with correct form?

1. Hang from bar with arms straight 2. Without bending elbows, pull scapulae down 3. Shoulders move away from ears 4. Hold briefly at top 5. Return to dead hang

Is Scapular Pull Ups a back exercise?

Yes, Scapular Pull Ups is categorized under Back in the FitNotes X exercise library. Browse more back exercises at https://fitnotesx.com/exercises/?cat=Back.

Scapular Pull Ups

Partial pull-up focusing on scapular retraction.

Technique

Hang from bar with arms straight
Without bending elbows, pull scapulae down
Shoulders move away from ears
Hold briefly at top
Return to dead hang
Focus on shoulder blade movement
Great activation exercise

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