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Table Pull Up

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Table Pull Up Overview

The Table pull up workout is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the upper back muscles.

It involves using a table or similar elevated surface to perform pull ups, using the bodyweight as resistance.

While it also engages secondary muscles like the biceps and shoulders, the focus remains on the upper back.

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Table Pull Up Instructions

  1. Position yourself in front of a sturdy table with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Reach your arms overhead and grip the edge of the table with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Engage your core and pull your body up towards the table, bending your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Continue pulling until your chin is level with or above the table.
  5. Lower your body back down in a controlled manner, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.

Table Pull Up Tips

  1. Start by positioning yourself under the table, gripping the edge with an overhand grip.
  2. Engage your upper back muscles by retracting your shoulder blades and pulling your chest towards the table.
  3. Keep your core tight and maintain a straight line from your head to your heels throughout the exercise.
  4. Initiate the pull by driving your elbows down towards your hips, focusing on squeezing your upper back muscles.
  5. Lower yourself back down in a controlled manner, fully extending your arms and maintaining tension in your upper back.
  6. To progress, increase the difficulty by elevating your feet on a bench or using a weighted vest.

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