Shoulder Grip Pull-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Shoulder Grip Pull-Up is a bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles of the back and arms. This variation of the pull-up emphasizes shoulder-width hand placement to effectively engage the latissimus dorsi and biceps. It enhances upper body strength and is beneficial for building muscle mass and improving posture.
How to do it
- Grip the pull-up bar with hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing forward.
- Engage your core and pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar.
- Lower yourself back down with control to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Latissimus Dorsi
Secondary Biceps Brachii Rhomboids Teres Major Trapezius Middle Fibers
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