Strength exercise

Muscle-up (Bar)

How to do it

  1. Grip a straight pull-up bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than the shoulders.
  2. Initiate a strong pull-up while driving the elbows down and back to engage the latissimus dorsi.
  3. As the chest approaches the bar, roll the wrists over the top and drive the body forward through the bar.
  4. Press down through straight arms into a dip, extending the chest and triceps brachii toward lockout.
  5. Finish with the arms locked and the shoulders stacked over the wrists, then lower back through the same path for the next repetition.
  6. Keep the transition smooth and controlled rather than relying on a hip kip to muscle through it.

Muscles worked

Latissimus DorsiLarge back muscle responsible for shoulder extension, adduction, and internal rotation. All Latissimus Dorsi exercises
ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Bodyweight
Primary muscles
Latissimus Dorsi, Chest, Triceps
Measured in
Reps and weight