Exercises / Beginner
Bar swing
- Biceps
- Forearms
- Abs
- Lats
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
01 / Steps
How to do it
Hang from the bar and thrust your legs forward, as if you were kicking someone in front of you with the sole of your foot.
Follow the swinging motion and when you reach the back of the bar, make a small adjustment with your hands, giving a slight pull and start again.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Forearms
Abs
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
Sessions
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