Exercises / Intermediate
Chest pull-ups
- Biceps
- External Rotators
- Rear Deltoid
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
In a pronated grip, set up on the bar and perform explosive pull-ups, so that your chest touches the bar in each repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
External Rotators
Rear Deltoid
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength35
- Explosivity30
- Technique10
- Cardio10
- Mobility15
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