Best Advanced Pull Day Workouts With Bodyweight
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This workout focuses on advanced pull day exercises using bodyweight.
Pull day encompasses movements emphasizing back and biceps, including horizontal rows and vertical pull-ups.
Bodyweight training engages muscles effectively while eliminating the need for additional resistance.
Advanced exercises require significant expertise and emphasize technique, featuring complex movements tailored for individuals with over four years of experience.
Such routines might include high-repetition sets and refined combinations targeting the pull system.
Successfully integrating these aspects, this program aligns with the principles of PPL training paradigms.
The 3 Best Advanced Pull Day Exercises with Bodyweight
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1. Prone Y’s
Prone Y’s demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED89,305Back Strength77 mScoreBackProne Y's are a simple exercise for strengthening the upper back and shoulders. By lying on your stomach and lifting your arms in a Y shape, you can improve your posture and shoulder stability, helping to prevent injuries.
How to do it
- Lie face down on a mat or the floor.
- Extend your arms at a 45-degree angle to form a 'Y'.
- Keep your palms flat on the ground.
- Lift your arms off the ground using your back muscles.
- Engage your core and keep your arms straight.
- Hold the position briefly, then lower your arms back down.
2. Prone T’s
Prone T’s demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED67,034Back Strength78 mScoreBackProne T's is an exercise that strengthens the muscles between your shoulder blades and the back of your shoulders. By lying face down and raising your arms to the side, you can improve shoulder stability and posture while targeting the upper back.
How to do it
- Lie face down on a mat or the ground.
- Extend your arms straight out to the sides with palms down in a 'T' position.
- Engage your back muscles and lift your arms off the ground.
- Keep your core tight and arms straight while holding the position briefly.
- Lower your arms back to the ground.
- Repeat the exercise.
3. Prone I’s
Prone I’s demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED52,402Back Strength81 mScoreBackProne I's are a simple exercise to strengthen the upper back, especially the lower trapezius muscles. By lying face down and lifting your arms overhead to form an 'I', you can improve your posture and shoulder stability.
How to do it
- Lie face down on a mat.
- Extend your arms straight overhead with palms on the ground, looking like an 'I'.
- Lift your arms off the ground by squeezing your back muscles.
- Keep your core tight and arms straight.
- Hold for a moment, then lower your arms back down.
- Repeat the exercise.


