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What is Line of Pull?
The direction a muscle pulls relative to the joint it crosses.
In context
Line of Pull is a key concept in biomechanics. The direction a muscle pulls relative to the joint it crosses. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related biomechanics terms
Common questions.
What does line of pull mean?
The direction a muscle pulls relative to the joint it crosses.
What category does line of pull belong to?
Line of Pull is a term from biomechanics in strength and fitness training. Browse more biomechanics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does line of pull matter for training?
Understanding line of pull helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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