Active hang
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Muscle-up

From a hang to above the bar in one movement: a high pull, the wrists roll over the bar and a press out like a dip. The strict version, no swing.

Level
Elite
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
reps
Tempo
x-1-3-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
latsbackbicepschesttricepscore

Technique

  1. A grip with the thumb over the bar (false grip) makes the transition easier.
  2. Pull fast and toward the stomach, at the highest point lean the chest over the bar and roll the wrists.
  3. From bent-arm support press to lockout, come down the same way.

Common mistakes

  • A big leg swing: that is not a strict muscle-up.
  • Going over one elbow at a time: the asymmetry loads the shoulders.
3D model of a push-up with working muscles highlighted 3D model of a push-up with working muscles highlighted

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Progression

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Muscle-up

Pull-up bar reps
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