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Incline Pull-ups


Muscle Group - Romboideus, Trapezius, Latissmus Dorsi, Rear Deltoid, Shoulder Complex
Modality - Strength, Flexibility
Equipment - BB






Preparation:

  • Place barbell on rack so that bar is at elbow level
  • Walk under barbell and turn to face out of the weight rack
  • Place hands on barbell slightly outside of the shoulders, keeping arms straight
  • Walk feet out away from rack until body is straight, ensuring feet are in a dorsiflexed, or toe up position


Movement
  • Pull chest to the bar, keeping back flat, ensuring the hips are moving with the shoulders, and keeping the elbows tight to the body
  • Return to starting position in a slow and controlled fashion

Incline Pull-ups