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Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar)

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Primary: Lats accessibility Back
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Weighted

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

pull

Weighted Muscle Up (on Bar) is a advanced multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using weighted, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Triceps.

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1

Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with your palms facing away from you and your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

2

Engage your core and pull your shoulder blades down and back.

3

Bend your elbows and pull your chest towards the bar, keeping your body straight.

4

Once your chest reaches the bar, push down with your hands and drive your elbows back, lifting your body above the bar.

5

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

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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