High Pulls

General and Specifics

• in opposite to the Upright Row With Dumbbells or with barbell this is a plyometric full body exercise

Starting Position

• grasp two dumbbells with over hand grip (palms point to the body)
• if you use a barbell or an ez bar, then encompass it a bit wider than shoulder width, also with over hand grip
• slightly bent your upper body forward, the hip is pushed back
• the weights are in front of your knees, the arms are straight
• your feet are shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent
• the back remains upright and the chest up

Correct Execution

• stretch out your legs in an explosive movement and get your feet on the balls, this generates more power
• bring your hip forward, your body comes into an upright position
• finish the motion by bending your arms, pull up the weights close to your body, your feet completely touch the ground after a short cushioning
• the elbows are leading the movement, they are positioned at the ears in the final position
• afterwards, come back to the starting position and repeat