Exercises / Intermediate
Explosive pull-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 pull-ups.
Execute them with enough power so that when you reach the bar your chest goes towards it and your hands slightly detach from it.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Lats
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity60
- Technique20
- Cardio30
- Mobility20
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Intermediate
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39 min · 6 exercises
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Vectis
Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Abs
40 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Explosive Pull Ups
Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
39 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Fullbody Grenade
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Triceps ∙ Lower Chest
41 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Front Lever Destruction
Abs ∙ Lats ∙ Biceps ∙ Hip Flexors
40 min · 8 exercises
Intermediate
Muscle Up Preparation
Triceps ∙ Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
40 min · 6 exercises
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