Yes, pullups are an effective exercise for working the latissimus dorsi muscles, which are the large muscles in the back that give the appearance of a V-shape.
Pullups primarily target the muscles in the back, specifically the latissimus dorsi, which are responsible for pulling the body up towards the bar.
Trapezius and Latissimus dorsi
Latissimus Dorsi and Poterior Deltoids
latissimus dorsi
pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
The superficial muscles of the upper back and shoulder of a frog include the trapezius, deltoid, and latissimus dorsi muscles. These muscles work together to provide support and movement for the frog's forelimbs and shoulder girdle.
"Lat" muscles are your upper and lower back muscles.
There are actually four muscles which make up the shoulder adductors. These muscles include the Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, and Teres Major.
The primary muscles involved in scapula depression are the lower trapezius and the latissimus dorsi.
The Latissimus Dorsi is located around the sides of your back.It is a muscle in your body.
The pectoralis major, teres major, lastissimus dorsi, and the carica adduct and medially, or internally, rotate the humerus.
The latissimus dorsi, and the trees major, which is known as the " little lat", both adduct, extend, and internally(medially) rotate the shoulder. The long head of the triceps also extend and addicts the shoulder, while also being an elbow extensor