: How to increase rotator cuff activation on pull-up?(Weighted Pull-Up or Bodyweight Pull-Up) I am wondering about how to increase my rotator cuff activation on pull-up exercise?I think these following practises increase my

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I'd take a look at this just to clean up everything:

7 Dumbest Pull-Up Mistakes Sabotaging Your Back Growth! STOP DOING THESE!

Last thing. I'm not sure how you're doing your weighted pull-ups (or dips for that matter) but holding a DB between your legs, especially if you're doing a weight over 45lbs IMO is the way to go (speed ease, no-in out delays / no annoyances etc...).

I personally can't stand weight vest / belts. Good luck!

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When you are at the top of a pull-up, push your self back from the bar and then pull back towards the bar. Stay at the same height when you do this. While this is an additional movement for the pull-up, it’s also something relatively easy to incorporate into pull-ups. Alternatively you can repeat these as isolated movements.

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Do sternum pull ups on rings, when you are at the top portion you have to lift your legs up, straight like in a front lever then externally rotate your shoulders like in a pull apart or a "no money" exercise.

If you find it too hard just use bands or get assistance from someone .

Normal pull ups do nothing for your rotator cuff, as those muscles just give a small secondary assistance in stabilizing your scapula(during a normal pull up).