Support above the bar
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Negative muscle-up

The muscle-up from the top down: from support above the bar you lower slowly through the transition to a hang. Teaches the hardest phase under control.

Level
Advanced
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
reps
Tempo
5-0-x-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
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Technique

  1. Get into support with a jump or from a box.
  2. Bend the arms, lean the chest over the bar and lower through the transition as slowly as you can.
  3. Stay in control down to a full hang, only then let go.

Common mistakes

  • Dropping through the transition: aim for 3 to 5 seconds in that phase.
  • Leaning the trunk back before the transition.
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Progression

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