Muscle-up

A bodyweight exercise for the latissimus dorsi and triceps brachii.

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi, Triceps brachii
AlsoPectoralis major, Biceps brachii

Setup

A high bar with room above; learn high pull-ups and straight-bar dips first.

How to do it well

  • Pull high and fast with the bar close to the chest
  • Lean over the bar at the top of the pull
  • Press out to a support

Common mistakes

  • Chicken-winging one arm over
  • Pulling straight up instead of in and over

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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.