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How to Do Pull Ups to Work the Triceps

Published Jul,26 2011 | By Jonathan Croswell

The triceps, along with the biceps, are important muscular stabilizers when performing the pullup. Pullups work several muscles in the arms, shoulders and back, and the triceps are essential to this action.