Rocky Pull-Up Pulldown demonstration
Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyintermediate
latsback

Rocky Pull-Up Pulldown

The rocky pull-up pulldown is a bodyweight exercise targeting the lats, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling the body up to a bar and lowering it under control, requiring significant upper body strength and coordination.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Stand in front of a pull-up bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2.Reach up and grab the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3.Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  4. 4.Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, leading with your chest.
  5. 5.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
  6. 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

bicepsforearms

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