Pull up question

[buckjoey]

When you do pull ups behind the neck instead of in front, how does this affect which muscles are worked?

 

[Backlash]

It gives you a greater chance of injuring your shoulders. I used to do them but don't anymore.

 

[Exodus]

yeah,.......... thats not a favorable position for the rotator's ........i would just stick to doing them to the front.

X

 

[Lord_Suston]

I don't like them but here is the anatomical difference. when pulling behind you neck your back while have to arch to allow the bar to travel behind you head so you rhomboids and some of your erector spinae will contract. But on a side note the weight is not great enough to really stimulate them

 

[buckjoey]

thanks for your replies