Muscle Up

Muscle Up — Start position
Start position
Muscle Up — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Other
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • lats
  • abdominals
  • biceps
  • forearms
  • middle back
  • shoulders
  • traps
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Grip the rings using a false grip, with the base of your palms on top of the rings. Initiate a pull up by pulling the elbows down to your side, flexing the elbows.

  2. As you reach the top position of the pull-up, pull the rings to your armpits as you roll your shoulders forward, allowing your elbows to move straight back behind you. This puts you into the proper position to continue into the dip portion of the movement.

  3. Maintaining control and stability, extend through the elbow to complete the motion.

  4. Use care when lowering yourself to the ground.

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