Rocky Pull Up Pulldown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Brachioradialis, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Biceps Brachii, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Rocky Pull Down
How to: Rocky Pull Up Pulldown
- Stand under a bar or pull-up bar, grip it with your palms facing you.
- Pull your body up toward the bar, engaging your lat muscles.
- Slowly lower your body back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core and lower back.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Failing to achieve full range of motion.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with resistance bands for assistance.
- Use a lower bar or platform to reduce the difficulty.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging your body during the pull.
- Focus on controlling the movement both up and down.
Rocky Pull Up Pulldown Alternatives
Tags
back
pull
strength
body weight
latissimus dorsi
upper body