Scapular Pull-Up

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

traps

Secondary Muscles:

lats middle back

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Scapular Pull-Up exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Scapular Pull-Up exercise

Description:

Take a pronated grip on a pull-up bar. From a hanging position, raise yourself a few inches without using your arms. Do this by depressing your shoulder girdle in a reverse shrugging motion. Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return to the starting position before performing more repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Level: beginner
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: isolation