Biceps Pull-up exercise animated demonstration

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms Shoulders

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.7

Force

pull

Biceps Pull-up is a advanced multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Shoulders.

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1

Hang from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands shoulder-width apart.

2

Engage your core and pull yourself up by bending your elbows, bringing your chest towards the bar.

3

Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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