Target Muscle

    Traps

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Scapular Pullup

    The scapular pullup is a bodyweight exercise that targets the trapezius muscles and helps improve scapular control and shoulder stability. It is performed by hanging from a pullup bar and retracting the shoulder blades without bending the elbows.

    Also Works

    BicepsRhomboidsRear Deltoids

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start by hanging from a pullup bar with your palms facing away from you and your arms fully extended.

    2. 2

      Retract your shoulder blades by pulling them down and back.

    3. 3

      Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, focusing on squeezing your shoulder blades together.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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