High Pulls
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rating: | Ø 4.27 through 11 votes |
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required: | Barbell / EZ Bar / Dumbbells (2) |
level: | Hard |
type: | Strength, Plyometrics |
Variations available (27) |
![Starting Position](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/high_pulls1.png)
![Execution - 1nd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/high_pulls2.png)
![Execution - 2rd Step](http://media.homegym-exercises.com/training/high_pulls3.png)
General and Specifics
- in opposite to the Upright Row With Dumbbells or with barbell this is a plyometric full body exercise
Starting Position
- grasp two dumbbells with over hand grip (palms point to the body)
- if you use a barbell or an ez bar, then encompass it a bit wider than shoulder width, also with over hand grip
- slightly bent your upper body forward, the hip is pushed back
- the weights are in front of your knees, the arms are straight
- your feet are shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent
- the back remains upright and the chest up
Correct Execution
- stretch out your legs in an explosive movement and get your feet on the balls, this generates more power
- bring your hip forward, your body comes into an upright position
- finish the motion by bending your arms, pull up the weights close to your body, your feet completely touch the ground after a short cushioning
- the elbows are leading the movement, they are positioned at the ears in the final position
- afterwards, come back to the starting position and repeat