Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | High Bar |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp pull-up bar with wide overhand grip.Execution
Pull body up while leaning forward until neck reaches bar. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Let shoulders be pulled upward while extending arms.![Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/93/393.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/94/394.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Latissimus Dorsi |
Synergist | Deltoid, Posterior | Infraspinatus | Rhomboids | Trapezius, Lower | Trapezius, Middle | Biceps Brachii | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | - |
![Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/95/195.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Pull-up, Behind Neck Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/96/196.jpg)
Rear
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