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Dumbbell Hang High Pull

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Back
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Shoulder and upper back strength.
  • Coordination of the upper and lower body.
  • Core strength.

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Description

  • Start in a standing position holding the dumbbells in front of you.
  • Push your rear end back and bend forward, stretching the hamstrings slightly, until the dumbbells are just above your knees.
  • Jumping with your legs and pulling with you arms, bring the dumbbells to shoulder height.
  • Lower the dumbbells and return to the starting position.

ProTip

  • Pull you elbows up as high as you can.

Mistakes

  • Bad posture.
  • Bringing the dumbbells higher than your elbows.