Exercises / Intermediate
Explosive chin-ups
- Biceps
- Lats
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform supinated pull-ups.
Execute them with a fast cadence, so that when you explosively pull up your hands separate from the bar for a moment.
Remember to complete the full range of motion.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity40
- Technique20
- Cardio15
- Mobility15
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
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Rafa Muscle Up Super Saiyan
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48 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Ben Explosive Full Body
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Upper Chest
11 min · 6 exercises
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