String Pull
Strengthen your back & shoulders with String Pulls! Improve posture & stability with this simple resistance band exercise.
The String Pull mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: resistance bands.
Required Equipment

String Pull Muscles Worked
Primary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
String Pull Variations and Alternatives
How to do the String Pull
Exercise Setup: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band with both hands in front of you at chest level. Ensure there's adequate tension on the band; it shouldn't be slack.
Starting Position: Begin with your hands about as wide as your shoulders and your elbows slightly bent.
Execution: Pull the band outwards, similar to the motion of pulling apart a string or a rope, while squeezing your shoulder blades together. Keep your arms parallel to the floor throughout the movement.
Extend your arms outward as much as the tension of the band allows without compromising form; your focus should be on engaging the muscles in your upper back and rear shoulders.
Return: Slowly return to the starting position with control, resisting the band's pull to maximize the exercise's benefits.
Repetitions: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
This exercise primarily targets the muscles in the upper back and shoulders, improving strength and stability in these areas. It's also beneficial for posture correction and shoulder health.
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String Pull FAQs
What muscles does the String Pull work?
The String Pull mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the rhomboids and posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the String Pull?
Resistance bands.
What workout day should the String Pull go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some String Pull variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Face Pull, Chest & Back Pull, Sled Power Pull Row and Resistance-Band Pull-Apart.
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