And thats where pulling exercises come in clutch.

Still not persuaded to prioritize the pull?

What do we mean by pulling exercises, and which muscles do they work?

inverted row exercise

Katie Thompson

So even though pulling exercises primarily spotlight your backside, therearesome moves that engage a few frontside players too.

There are some pretty legit benefits to adding more pulling to your workout.

Including more pulling in your routine, then, can lead to more even strength and balance.

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Better functioning in everyday life.

Improved posture is another key perk.

So whats the best way to add pulling exercises to your workout program?

BentOver Row

That way, youll feel fresh enough and have the strength you gotta nail the bigger exercises.

Especially if youre using heavier weights, thats when you would want that added rest, she says.

Heres some pulling exercises youll want to try.

Alicia performing a dumbbell singlearm row

Ready to get your pull on?

As the name suggests, it works your lats, as well as your biceps, Reiner says.

see to it to keep your shoulders back and down away from your ears, she advises.

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Basically, dont hunch them up.

Its important to include single-arm exercises in your pulling workouts since they have strong carryover to daily activities.

Or spread your legs wider to increase your base of support, she adds.

pullup exercise

Dont have a set of parallel bars?

Chin-Up

This exercise is really similar to the pull-up with the major difference being your grip.

As with the pull-up, make this more beginner-friendly byplacing your feet in a resistance band.

inverted row exercise

check that to maintain good posture and alignment through your spine, Reiner says.

If you find yourself doing that, grab lighter weights.

In daily life, youre constantly lifting something with one arm, Reiner explains.

chinup exercise

The rear delt helps pull the shoulder blades back and prevents them from rounding forward, she says.

Or it’s possible for you to use the hamstring curl machine at the gym.

It also incorporates some upper-body muscles too, including the traps and lats, he adds.

Billy performing a dumbbell bicep curl

Single-Leg Deadlift

Thissingle-leg variation of the deadlifttests your balance and stability, Reiner says.

Make this easier by placing one toe on the floor (akickstand deadlift) for added stability.

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Alicia performing a dumbbell reverse fly

Alicia performing a dumbbell pullover

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Alicia performing a dumbbell Romanian deadlift

Robyn performing a dumbbell singleleg deadlift

sumo deadlift with kettlebell