Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Pull elbows down and back to lift your body until your chin clears the bar. Squeeze shoulder blades at the top, then lower slowly with control to full arm extension. Avoid swinging.
To maximize muscle engagement, initiate the pull by leading with your elbows, focusing on driving them downwards. Consciously depress your shoulder blades throughout the movement to prevent shrugging and protect your shoulder joint. Maintain an upright posture with your chest lifted to ensure proper back engagement and prevent rounding. Control the lowering phase to build strength and avoid momentum, feeling the muscles lengthen under tension.
MuscleTrain is actively being built. If something looks broken, or you have a suggestion, let us know — it really helps shape the app.