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Australian typewriter pull-ups

  • Biceps
  • External Rotators
  • Lats
  • Lower Trapezius
  • Rear Deltoid

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Australian typewriter pull-ups
Level
Beginner
Muscles
5
Equipment
Low bar

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Get into a low bar with bent knees and a pronated grip.

  2. Perform repetitions by bringing your chin to one of your hands each time, while fully extending the other arm.

  3. Once you are up, switch sides, flexing the other arm and extending the opposite one without lowering your head.

  4. Return to the starting position and repeat starting on the other side.

  5. You can also perform them with your legs extended to increase the difficulty.

  6. 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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