Do pull ups engage triceps in any way?

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Pull ups don't directly workout Triceps by any means, but I'm wondering if they engage Triceps by using them as stabilizers. As I increase my daily pullup workload, my pushups have been struggling. Any thoughts?
 
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Yes, pull-ups do engage the triceps as stabilizers, although the degree to which they are engaged can vary depending on your grip and technique.
When performing a pull-up, the triceps work to stabilize the elbow joint and help control the movement of the arms as you lift and lower your body weight. This is especially true if you perform a pull-up with a wide grip, as this places more emphasis on the triceps.
However, the primary muscles targeted during a pull-up are typically the back muscles, including the lats, rhomboids, and traps, as well as the biceps and forearms. The triceps are considered secondary muscles in this exercise.
That being said, incorporating a variety of exercises that target the triceps can be beneficial for overall upper body strength and muscular development. So while pull-ups may not be the most effective exercise for isolating the triceps, they can still help to improve triceps stability and strength.
 
Pull ups don't directly workout Triceps by any means, but I'm wondering if they engage Triceps by using them as stabilizers. As I increase my daily pullup workload, my pushups have been struggling. Any thoughts?
I felt the same way but i adopted push-pull-leg and it helped a lot
push pull leg alternating for the week with or two days rest

push- run a mile then work chest and arms + work on pushups and dips at times throughout the day (never to failure)
pull- run a mile then do back and core + do pullups throughout the day
leg - run distance or speedwork and work legs

I've found my maxes for the events improving slowly, still need to go up tho :) and i second people above, do dips, especially the days you do pushups
 
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