Rocky Pull Ups/Pulldowns

A strength exercise targeting the lats and upper back.

Instructions

• Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
• Keep your body still and core tight to prevent swinging.
• Pull yourself up by drawing your shoulders and upper arms down and back until your chin clears the bar.
• Lower yourself back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Swinging the body to create momentum rather than using back muscles.
• Not pulling up high enough for the chin to clear the bar.
• Allowing the shoulders to round forward instead of keeping them retracted.
• Using a grip that is too wide or too narrow, which can strain the wrists and shoulders.

Additional Information