Exercises / Advanced
Back clap pull-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Advanced
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform an explosive pull-up such that you have enough time in the air to give a clap behind your back.
Before doing so, make sure you have enough flexibility in your arms to give the clap without any problems.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity85
- Technique45
- Cardio35
- Mobility45
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