Exercises / Beginner
Scapular retraction
- Lower Trapezius
- Lats
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
01 / Steps
How to do it
On a pull-up bar, hang in a pronated grip.
Try to bring your scapulae together without bending your arms.
This movement is known as scapular retraction.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Lower Trapezius
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
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Intermediate
Drop sets chuzados full body
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Intermediate
Drop sets chuzados full body
Abs ∙ Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Hip Flexors
37 min · 18 exercises
Intermediate
Dapat Planche & Front Complementary
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
43 min · 6 exercises
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