Exercises / Beginner
Australian typewriter pull-ups
- Biceps
- External Rotators
- Lats
- Lower Trapezius
- Rear Deltoid
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Low bar
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a low bar with bent knees and a pronated grip.
Perform repetitions by bringing your chin to one of your hands each time, while fully extending the other arm.
Once you are up, switch sides, flexing the other arm and extending the opposite one without lowering your head.
Return to the starting position and repeat starting on the other side.
You can also perform them with your legs extended to increase the difficulty.
Unlike regular pull-ups, Australian pull-ups target the middle and lower trapezius as well as the external rotators, making them beneficial for correcting posture, addressing imbalances, and preventing injuries.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
External Rotators
Lats
Lower Trapezius
Rear Deltoid
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength25
- Explosivity0
- Technique25
- Cardio5
- Mobility20
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