Exercises / Intermediate
Human flag
- Obliques
- Abs
- Anterior Deltoid
- Biceps
- Lats
- Upper Chest
- Upper Trapezius
- Triceps
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 8
- Equipment
- Swedish ladder
01 / Steps
How to do it
On a pull-up bar or a vertical bar.
Place one hand above your head and the other at waist level.
Try to get into a parallel position to the ground using the lower arm as support (fully locked) and pulling a bit with the upper arm.
The greatest force should come from the back, shoulder, and upper chest area.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Obliques
Abs
Anterior Deltoid
Biceps
Lats
Upper Chest
Upper Trapezius
Triceps
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength55
- Explosivity0
- Technique60
- Cardio0
- Mobility25
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