PULL UPS
By: Heath Maplestone

PULL UPS

MUSCLES WORKED:  Latissimus Dorsi, Posterior Deltoid, Biceps, Serratus Anterior,  Shoulder strabilisers – rotator cuff.

GREAT FOR:  Toning upper back, shoulders and arms.  Great for posture- helps to draw shoulders back and avoid hunch in upper back.  Building up strength to try chin ups.

TECHNIQUE TIPS:   Keep your chest and hips up throughout the movement.  Shoulder blades squeezed together, abdominals braced.  Chest should touch bar at top, arms straight at bottom.

LEVELS: Knees bent is easier than with legs straight.  The closer the bar to the ground, the more difficult the exercise.  Overhand grip tends to focus more on upper back and shoulders.  Underhand grip tends to focus more on arms as well as upper back and shoulders.