Archer Pull-up

A bodyweight exercise for the latissimus dorsi.

  • Back
  • Bodyweight

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi
AlsoBiceps brachii, Upper back

Setup

A wide bar; a step toward the one-arm pull-up.

How to do it well

  • Wide grip, pull toward one hand
  • The other arm straightens along the bar
  • Alternate sides each rep

Common mistakes

  • Letting the straight arm do the pulling
  • Cutting the range on the weak side

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.