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§ L · Exercises · BackUpdated 6/2026

Scapula Pull-up

A great exercise for improving scapular control and activating your back before pull-ups.

Muscle group
Back
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Advanced technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Back

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Hang from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width grip and keep your feet off the floor.

  2. 02

    Brace your core and keep your elbows straight throughout the movement.

  3. 03

    Pull your shoulder blades back and down so your chest rises slightly and your body lifts a few centimeters.

  4. 04

    Pause briefly at the top and squeeze your back without bending your elbows.

  5. 05

    Lower yourself under control back to a passive hang by allowing your shoulder blades to move up and forward.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Scapula Pull-up is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your neck long and your gaze neutral, and don't shrug your shoulders toward your ears. Perform the movement slowly without kipping, and keep your elbows locked.

A great exercise for improving scapular control and activating your back before pull-ups.

More exercises: Back

§ 05 · Same muscles

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