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Straight-Arm Rear Pulse
The Straight-Arm Rear Pulse mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Straight-Arm Rear Pulse Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Straight-Arm Rear Pulse FAQs
What muscles does the Straight-Arm Rear Pulse work?
The Straight-Arm Rear Pulse mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and lower back. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Straight-Arm Rear Pulse?
None. The Straight-Arm Rear Pulse is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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