Latissimus Dorsi/Upper Back Muscles
Target Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi
Pro Tips: Pull your elbows into your hips to activate the lats. Stretch all the way down and pull up as high as you can. Use your legs just enough to get the movement done.
- Grasp the handles wide, this will vary on how big a wing span you have
- Allow yourself to go all the way down so you get a great stretch on the lats
- Without pause, pull your elbows into your body and stick your chest up and out, trying to touch the bar
- Lower slowly over 2-3 seconds, working the eccentric portion of the exercise
- Make sure you go all the way down, extending at the elbows and shoulders
- Focus on using the latissimus dorsi and not the biceps
- Adjust grip and technique as needed, you should not have elbow pain while performing this exercise
