High pull

Skill Tree

Muscles

Technique

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and slightly turned out, a Barbell above mid-foot, shins close but not touching the bar.
  2. Grip the bar slightly wider than hip-width, palms facing down and bend slightly at the hips and knees,
  3. Pull the weight upward by extending your hips, knees, and ankles, keeping it close to your body.
  4. As the weight reaches chest level, quickly bend your elbows and raise them high, bringing the weight close to your chin.

Form tips

  1. Use the power from your lower body to initiate the upward pull of the weight.
  2. Keep the weight close to your body during the entire movement.
  3. Focus on a smooth and controlled ascent, using your arms to guide the weight upward.
  4. Control the descent of the weight back to the starting position.

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