Straight Arm Pull Ups

For swimmers working out the chest muscles is an everyday occurrence. On the other side swimmers have a tougher time working their back muscles . In some cases swimmers end up having a little bit of a hunch in their shoulders. One way to eliminate the problem is to do straight arm pull ups.

To do this you need an assisted pull up machine. Set the weight at a level that will make take some weight off of you. Then with your knees on the pad have your arms out straight up to hold the bars. Slowly relieve the pressure off your arms and go down all the way so that your arms are straight up and down. Then pull yourself up but keeping your arms straight. Do not lock your elbows. Repeat 3 reps of 12.

Thin this exercise you will feel all of your back muscles working. This will build them up and even out the amount worked on the chest muscles.