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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest Trapezius
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Biceps
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Chest Pull Back

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Chest Pull Back is a bodyweight exercise targeting Chest (Pectoralis Major), Upper Back (Rhomboids, Trapezius).

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and leaning slightly forward at the hips. Bend your arms in front of your chest with your palms facing each other, lightly squeezing to activate your chest.
  2. Perform a rowing motion with your right arm by pulling it back, bending your elbow, and squeezing your shoulder blade towards your spine.
  3. Return your right arm to the starting position, keeping your left arm steady and engaged in front of your chest.
  4. Repeat the rowing motion for the desired number of repetitions.
Chest Pull Back

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