Exercises / Intermediate
Hefesto negatives
- Biceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into Korean dips position.
Try to lower as slowly as possible until your arms are fully extended, performing a hefesto negative.
Try to maintain a false grip (wrists above the bar) at all times.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength60
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio0
- Mobility40
Sessions
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