Primary Working Muscles🔥 • Latissimus dorsi (Lats) – main muscle for pulling and back width • Middle trapezius – scapular retraction (squeezing shoulder blades) • Rhomboids – upper-mid back thickness and posture Secondary / Assisting Muscles • Rear deltoids – assist shoulder extension • Biceps brachii – elbow flexion during pull • Brachialis & brachioradialis – forearm assistance • Erector spinae – spinal stability (isometric) ⸻ Joint Actions • Shoulder extension (arms move back) • Scapular ret

Pull-Ups Aren’t Just About Your Lats 💡🧠 Struggling with pull-ups? The problem might not be your lats- it could be your core. A common mistake during pull-ups is excessive arching of the lower back, usually caused by weak abdominal muscles that fail to stabilize the pelvis. When your core isn’t engaged, you lose alignment, making the movement less efficient and harder to control. 🔥 The fix: ✅ Engage your core before every rep. ✅ Train with hollow body holds to improve body positioning. ✅ Add a