Rear Pull-up

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Instructions Preparation Step up and grasp bar with overhand wide grip. Execution Pull body up until bar touches back of neck. Lower body until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat. Comments Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide. Easier To decrease difficulty have partner assist or self assisted by placing feet on bench or floor under bar Self Assisted Partner Assisted Harder Added weight can be placed on dip belt or dumbbell can be placed between ankles to increase intensity. Weighted Rear Pull-up

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Pull Muscles Target Latissimus Dorsi Synergists Brachialis Brachioradialis Biceps Brachii Teres Major Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Minor Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Trapezius, Lower Dynamic Stabilizers Triceps, Long Head