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One arm scapular retraction

  • Lats
  • Lower Trapezius
  • Forearms

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

One arm scapular retraction
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
3
Equipment
Pull up bar

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Hang from the bar with one hand.

  2. Try to bring your shoulder blades together, without bending the arm

  3. Good movement to strengthen the one-arm pull-up.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Lats
  • Lower Trapezius
  • Forearms

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength45
Explosivity0
Technique30
Cardio0
Mobility25

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