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Muscle Up

Primary
Lats
Secondary
Abdominals, Biceps, Forearms, Middle Back, Shoulders, Traps, Triceps
Equipment
Other
Level
intermediate

Muscle Up demonstration

Muscle Up, starting position
Muscle Up, starting position
Muscle Up, finishing position
Muscle Up, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Grip 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. 2As 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. 3Maintaining control and stability, extend through the elbow to complete the motion.
  4. 4Use care when lowering yourself to the ground.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
LatsAbdominalsBicepsForearmsMiddle BackShouldersTrapsTriceps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Muscle Up work?

Muscle Up primarily targets the Lats. It also works the Abdominals, Biceps, Forearms, Middle Back, Shoulders, Traps, Triceps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Muscle Up?

Muscle Up requires Other.

Is Muscle Up suitable for beginners?

Muscle Up is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Muscle Up

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.