Exercises / Intermediate
Hefesto with feet on the ground
- Biceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lower Chest
- Triceps
- Forearms
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Low bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Search for a bar that is approximately at waist height.
Position yourself with your back to the bar, in supinated grip.
Bend your knees until you are below the bar and try to pull up by flexing your elbows.
Use your legs as little as possible to help.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Biceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lower Chest
Triceps
Forearms
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique40
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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