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Bodyweight Rear Delt High Pull on Stool

Builds shoulder strength and stability, improving overhead and pressing control.

ShouldersIntermediateStrengthPull

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: shoulders
Muscle groupShoulders
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Pull
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal
EquipmentNone needed

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Bodyweight Rear Delt High Pull on Stool.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

Coaching tips

Benefits

Builds shoulder strength and stability, improving overhead and pressing control.

Common mistakes

Using momentum to yank the weight instead of pulling with control, or shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears.

Make it harder

Add a pause at the hardest point, slow the tempo, or add light resistance (band or dumbbells).

Make it easier

Reduce the range of motion or reps until the movement feels controlled.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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