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Clap pull-ups

  • Biceps
  • Lats

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Clap pull-ups
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
2
Equipment
Pull up bar

This exercise continues in the app.

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Perform an explosive pull-up such that you have time to give a clap above the bar and grab it again.

  2. At first, you can use a bit of body and leg momentum but try to reduce it over time.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Biceps
  • Lats

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength55
Explosivity70
Technique40
Cardio35
Mobility30

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